A Review by Nicole Jones

I feel privileged to be among the first to view this extraordinary Documentary. This multi-layered film takes the viewer on a cathartic journey that is filled with hope, humor and heartache. You will experience miracles when hope seems dist...ant and tremendous loss when tragedy is least expected. I was amazed at the turn of events that are too unbelievable to be considered simply coincidences. David and Mike have chosen a path that many in our modern culture may long for or even dream about but fear to take the first significant step because of the consequences of deprioritizing work and economic success in favor of adventure and helping the less fortunate. It was also refreshing to see the friendship between David and Mike, a meaningful relationship between two men that is rarely seen in modern society. This film has the ability to renew your faith in humanity and question your purpose in life. This is a powerful and emotional film that will stay with you long after you’ve seen it. -Nicole

A Review by Marilucia Cavalcanti, a Brazilian

Original Portuguese text follows below the English:
To me that movie impressed me because it showed the real life, like the way life is. Sometimes we complain of things that few or nothing will change in our lives, like clothes, shoes, parties, jewels, conveniences, even with our body and appearance. We always are unsatisfied. And we complain too much of everything. Seeing this movie I realized that I must be thankful for what is given to me and I have to open my eyes and heart to the real problems. I realize I complain about what I have and don't have and I don't thank God for what He gives for free.

The movie shows that the detachment and renunciation come from people like us, but who decided to convert their dreams into reality. These people are special people because they give themselves unconditionally. They are wonderful people and their life experiences are fantastic. They are all winners because they have trusted in themselves, in their means, in their intelligence, in their character, and also because they achieved their goals.

The events of the film were really impressive because they are interconnected, even the metaphor of Don Quixote and Sancho Panza. The life becomes softer when the load is shared with a friend. And friend is a slice of our life, is the partner of the cause to the best and the worst, in the pain and in the suffering.

The movie also showed that life and death are links of a chain. Life is present in the death and vice versa, in other words, death is part of life. So the life must be enjoyed heartily and without fear because we don't know our hour. You take nothing in the world, our life examples and achievements remain and it will reflect in the lives of others.

O filme impressionou-me porque ele mostrou a vida real, como a vida é. Algumas vezes nós reclamamos de coisas que pouco ou nada farão diferença em nossas vidas, como roupas, sapatos, festas, jóias, comodidades, até mesmo de nosso corpo e aparência. Nós estamos sempre insatisfeitos. E reclamamos muito e de tudo. Vendo esse filme eu percebi que eu tenho que agradecer o muito que me é dado e abrir meus olhos e coração para os reais problemas. Eu percebi que me queixo pelo que eu tenho e pelo que eu não tenho e não agradeço a Deus o que Ele me dá gratuitamente.

O filme mostra que o desapego e a renúncia resultam de pessoas como nós, mas elas decidiram transformar seus sonhos em realidade. Essas pessoas são pessoas especiais porque se doam incondicionalmente. Elas são pessoas maravilhosas e suas experiências de vida são fantásticas. Elas são todas vencedoras porque confiaram em si mesmas, em seus recursos, em seus conhecimentos, em seus caráteres, mas também porque elas alcançaram seus objetivos.

Os eventos do filme foram realmente impressionantes porque eles estão interligados, inclusive a metáfora de Don Quixote e Sancho Panza. A vida torna-se mais leve quando a carga é compartilhada com um amigo. E amigo é parte de nossa vida, é o parceiro da causa, para o melhor e para o pior, na dor e no sofrimento.

O filme também mostra que vida e morte são elos de uma corrente. A vida está presente na morte e vice-versa, em outras palavras, a morte faz parte da vida. Assim a vida deve ser aproveitada com vontade e sem medo porque não sabemos a nossa hora. Não se leva nada do mundo, nossos exemplos de vida e feitos permanecem e irão refletir na vida dos outros.

A Review by Lee Powell

Lee is our Production Engineer. He had helped to transcode the problematic footage with a 8 core computer and advise on all the technical problems with the computer, edit, etc (we had several different frame rates and codecs to deal with before editing). He is working on encoding it properly to DVD and Blu Ray. Here is what he said after watching it:

"I was able to watch the entire movie tonight with my daughter and we were both moved by the continuity of the multiple themes and stories you brought together. Even though I knew how much footage you started with, I was impressed by the vast diversity of shots you were able to weave together into a compelling narrative. On a technical level, I was pleased with the consistency and color balance of the footage, and thought it blended together quite seamlessly. I'm very gratified to have the opportunity to play a part in bringing this production to fruition, and congratulate you on your hard work and determination. Well done! I watched it on a 1080p HDTV and I'm confident it will look good uprezzed to Blu-ray."--Lee Powell

A Review by Juliana Valencia

This is a film about friendship, a movie about a deep connection between the meaning of life and caring for others. You will leave this movie with hope and a reconciliation with humankind. This film proves that following your dreams and serving others are not two isolated selfish affairs. Something that might seem as ancient as the idea of Don Quixote is placed nobly in the present with Dave's and Mike's friendship.

This movie proves that men still have hearts and that they can have a profound, real friendship -one that you wish could have. You will leave wondering even if you can find those men. These two friends care for others but can have fun at the same time, be on an adventure either in a car, on a bike but on the road. It is great as a viewer to be part of something that is theirs, a knitted friendship that for the viewers eye gives hope to the heart. It is as well refreshing to see a topic where Hispanics are involved but not because of drugs or crime. Moises' case touches the heart in a profound way as does Mike's and Dave's involvement with all the invisible American heroes that are trying to make a difference throughout Central America. This movie is a blend of different cultures holding hands and a friendship that was strengthened by serving others. I actually left the movie wanting to see more. --Juliana Valencia

A Review by Tom McNeill & Joe Vallone

What you have done David is impressive. I know future viewers will enjoy the show and even more importantly be moved and inspired. Tom

David, Thank you for the early viewing of the film. It brought a tear to my eye and that's not easy to do. This is a great "must see"movie. Joe

A Review by Isabella Corina

Wow! I was honored to have been able to see this last night, I don't have the words to explain the emotions that went through me while watching it. There are so many happenings in this "mission" you and Mike undertook that cannot be simply "coincidences" - really sent a chill up my spine! To have been such a teeny tiny small part of this, is a fantastic feeling - to see my name in the credits is awesome! Viewers cannot help but be moved and inspired. Impressive, Dave, simply impressive.

I think the movie has a lot of merit as far as content goes, it will definitely win something for content [in film festivals], for the passion of it and for the stories. Not sure if it will win for cinematography, but then again you have some amazing stuff in there – some scenes I have no idea how you managed to film – so what do I know? Have faith, wait and see. I also absolutely loved the music!!! It might win something for that, too.

I simply cannot wait to have a copy of this. I think it should be shown in schools and colleges; many colleges offer “mission breaks”, for instance my daughter went to Guatemala with Cornell, and many colleges are looking for meaningful ways to have their students serve.--Isabella Corina