Welcome to a Weekend of Unity and Peace 2008. Last October, the film “10 Questions for the Dalai Lama” inspired a national weekend of Unity and Peace and we are grateful to have had your participation and support. We are pleased to announce that the catalyst for this year’s Weekend of Unity & Peace is the award winning film “whaledreamers”, produced by Julian Lennon (son of John Lennon). This year, October 24-26, 2008 is designated as a weekend of individual events designed to bring our communities together in a celebration of understanding, unity, tolerance, peace, and oneness. Today there is a new voice, to unite us all, continuing the message of those like Gandhi and Al Gore to focus the attention of the world toward the moral obligation we all have to make changes that will help to save our planet. It is the voice of the award winning globally released feature film “whaledreamers”. It’s all to do with the connection of being attached and associated with the earth as a living, breathing organism... as we are all part of it, without one there is no other. We all need to look after ourselves and the planet - Julian Lennon This motivational and fun weekend is designed to bring together people who care and want to make a difference. Highlighted with a screening(s) of the award-winning film “whaledreamers”, monterey media will provide a website with ideas, instructions and materials to help make your event a huge success all the while raising much needed funds for your organization. This is a fantastic opportunity to premiere the film in your community prior to the DVD release. whaledreamers - the title alone evokes hypnotic visions of these most magnificent and ancient creatures. This visually stunning film offers an incredible glimpse into a rarely seen and scarcely understood tribal culture whose entire story of creation revolves around whales and has endured for centuries. The film passionately explores the connection between the subtle elegance of these “mothers of the sea” and ancient civilizations around the world whose culture and very existence is based on whales. Intertwining incredible underwater footage with ancient legend, whaledreamers examines the complex past and the possibly dire future of human civilization. Told with moving optimism and spiritual strength, it is a clarion call encouraging humanity’s reconnection to the profound beauty of the natural world and is an appeal to embrace all living beings thereby creating the unity and peace which the Earth itself can bring. Please click here for an electronic press kit. The concept here is to make this a fun weekend, raising awareness and creating the unity our communities strive for, simultaneously allowing your group to raise donations, which are not easily forthcoming these days. Visit the Weekend of Unity & Peace website to sign up and for details as thousands of caring individuals prove the Dalai Lama’s words, “I believe that individuals can make a difference in society. Since periods of change such as the present one come so rarely in human history, it is up to each of us to make the best use of our time to help create a happier world.” Contract Sign up Form Coming Soon! In Peace and Gratitude, Michelle Glenn Program Director mglenn@montereymedia.com