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Documentary
Film Maker Sheri Wright Speaks:
Life,
Purpose, and Tracking Fire
When I first began doing research on the Up-Stairs Lounge Fire,
I had no idea of the journey and life-altering experiences waiting before me. I
knew something would change. I just didn't know that the attachments I've held
onto for years would be willingly stripped away to make room for more important
things.
I have given up much of the armor I thought I needed, in order
to speak from the heart to people who needed to know that somebody cared about
their friends who died tragically so many years ago. I have let go of my own need for approval in order to talk on
behalf of those who cannot, put aside anger and taken action to address a need
for something much bigger than myself.
And recently, I have let go of many material things in order to
raise funds for this film. I did so gladly. It was one of the most liberating experiences
I've ever had. Not only did it reaffirm my commitment to making Tracking
Fire, I feel that I am allowing space for something more personally and
spiritually sustaining. What better gift to ourselves and to share with others? I still have lots of rocks, books, DVD’s, CD’s, and prints of my
photography available. People can message
me via my website or Facebook page.
The time fast approaches for
on-location filming to begin in New Orleans. We hit the road November 8th. The
crew and I are very excited to begin the next step of the journey, although it
will certainly be intensely emotional for everyone involved. The more I spoke with those who
were directly affected by the fire, those who lost loved ones and endured no
form of justice and closure given to so many lives horrifically cut away, I was
struck with the reality of the tragedy.
It's one thing to do research on a
terrible event, and quite another to speak with people who were there and
experienced deep trauma, loss and injustice. I truly began to understand the
amount of responsibility that I had taken on with telling their story. And I do mean THEIR story. This
film is not mine. It belongs to the people who were there that night at The Up-Stairs
Lounge who lost their lives, their friends, lovers, brothers and sister.
It belongs to our community, your
community.
PHOTO DESCRIPTION AND COPYRIGHT INFORMATION
Photo 1, 9, 16,
Sheri Wright. Copyright
by Sheri Wright.
Photo 2.
Film’s poster. Copyright
by Sheri Wright.
Photo 3.
Deerskin dress – sold.
Photo 4.
Fluorite – sold.
Photo 5.
Dan Rhema painting - sold (have two more for sale);
Photo 6.
Laguna agate - sold;
Photo 7.
Tourmaline -sold.
Photo 8.
Cave bear tooth- sold
Photo 10.
Masonic Templar antique coat - available;
Photo 11.
Mimetite (yellow/black stone)- available.
Photo 12.
Image by Sheri Wright.
Copyright by Sheri Wright.
Photo 13.
The Essentials (image of
boot and gas can) by Sheri Wright.
Copyright by Sheri Wright.
Photo 14.
Pensive (image of gorilla) by Sheri
Wright. Copyright by Sheri Wright.
Photo 15.
Jacket cover of Sheri Wright’s book of poetry The
Feast of Erasure. Scribblings
and Such Press (www.scribblingsandsuch.com) and
available on Amazon at (http://www.amazon.com/The-Feast-Erasure-Sheri-Wright/dp/1470186616/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1382713032&sr=8-3&keywords=Sheri+wright)
Photo 17.
Patrons of the Up-Stairs Lounge.
Copyright by Sheri Wright.
Photo 18.
Reverend Bill Larson, fire victim. Copyright by Sheri Wright.
Photo 19.
Fire victim. Copyright by
Sheri Wright.
Photo 20.
Reggie Adams, fire victim
Copyright by Sheri Wright.
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