CASE FOR KINDNESS

CASE FOR KINDNESS

SPECIAL JURY AWARDS - BEST DOCUMENTARY

A film by Steven Sawalich

DIRECTED BY

Steven Sawalich

WRITTEN BY

Steven Sawalich, Randy Ward, Melinda Cea

PRODUCED BY

Steven Sawalich, Randy Ward, Teri Weinberg, Melinda Cea, Isabelle Thomas, Victoria Smith

CAST

Ben Affleck, Lady Gaga, Dalai Lama, Garth Brooks, Trisha Yearwood, Steven Sawalich

SYNOPSIS

Case For Kindness is a journey to understand the true nature of Kindness, making a case for why it is our best way forward as a society. The film will examine different themes of kindness while exploring various stories, cultures and conversations. We carefully thread the themes of bullying, hate, mental health, racial injustice, food insecurity and climate change across the entire Documentary Feature. We go to different parts of the United States to interviews experts, leading authorities and find real life moments to build the case that inspires humanity to understand the need and benefits of adopting Kindness.

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CASE FOR KINDNESS

DIRECTED BY: Steven Sawalich

WRITTEN BY: Steven Sawalich, Randy Ward, Melinda Cea

PRODUCED BY: Steven Sawalich, Randy Ward, Teri Weinberg, Melinda Cea, Isabelle Thomas, Victoria Smith

CAST: Ben Affleck, Lady Gaga, Dalai Lama, Garth Brooks, Trisha Yearwood, Steven Sawalich

SYNOPSIS:
Case For Kindness is a journey to understand the true nature of Kindness, making a case for why it is our best way forward as a society. The film will examine different themes of kindness while exploring various stories, cultures and conversations. We carefully thread the themes of bullying, hate, mental health, racial injustice, food insecurity and climate change across the entire Documentary Feature. We go to different parts of the United States to interviews experts, leading authorities and find real life moments to build the case that inspires humanity to understand the need and benefits of adopting Kindness.