Wonderful message, Sad messenger
I'll begin by saying that the central premise of the title and promise of the film--that we each have an invaluable, unique core purpose in our lives that should be fully expressed and generously shared--is a lesson I hold dear (though it was not because of this film that I learned its value).
Though there are people in the film whose stories and wisdom support this message, there are aspects of Discover the Gift that completely undermine their contributions. It's unfortunate but the fundamental obstacle for me was the filmmaker himself. Mr. Lichtenstein seems sincere in his own search for peace within and in his relationships, but while admitting faults he still seems more intent on portraying himself as a grand teacher of profound wisdom--not as someone still finding his way. He definitely earns a star for taking steps to improve his well-being, but the film feels more like a giant ego trip for him. Rather than being a person who has "discovered" something so powerful in the...
content disappointing
the book has a beautiful message, but as i am about 3/4's thru the reading, i have found the content excessively redundant and lacking any instructive material.
See it. You'll feel better.
This is a visually-stunning, moving walk in the spiritual and physical woods that illustrates the astonishing power of forgiveness and turning your boat around when you realize you've been a jerk and you're hurting someone you love. The healing force of "Zen and the Art of Accepting an Apology With Grace and Gratitude" (my terminology) is highlighted big time in this film, too.
It's about 1:45 hrs. long, so some might want to consider pausing it about half way through and viewing it in two sittings. I'd also suggest having pen and pad handy for notes; there's a lot to think about, absorb and feel in this movie.
"Discover the Gift: The Movie" is a documentary that's extremely well done on all levels. I highly recommend it.
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