In Memory of Manuel Molina 1948-2015
“A labor of love with a message
far removed from the commercial world.”
The Film
An exploration of being human in a technological age
Once upon a time there was a world full of meaning, focused by exemplary figures in the form of gods and heroes, saints and sinners. How did we lose them, or, might they still be around, in the form of modern day masters, in fields like sports, music, craft and cooking.
Are these masters able to inspire us and bring back a sense of wonder, possibly even of the sacred?
Being in the World raises the question of whether we have forgotten what it means to be truly human in today’s technological age…
…and proceeds to answer this question by taking a journey around the world to meet a whole host of remarkable individuals, including Manuel Molina, the legendary poet and flamenco master; Leah Chase, affectionately known as the Queen of Creole Cuisine; and Hiroshi Sakaguchi, a master carpenter from Japan.
By showing how these modern day masters approach life from within their chosen fields, Ruspoli’s film celebrates the ability of human beings to find meaning in the world through the mastery of physical, intellectual, and creative skills.
The Cast
A mind expanding combo:
Leading Philosophers with Masters of Skill
Videos
What is it that makes us human?
Hubert Dreyfus and Taylor Carman talks about what makes us uniquely human.
Theory Vs Practice
Real life philosophers talk about true mastery and the skills we practice without thinking
Manuel Molina sings about his last day on earth
The flamenco master sings instructions for the day of his wake
Being A Master Of Skill Means Ignoring The Rules
Philosopher Mark Wrathal on the fine line between mastery of a skill and the rulebook
Jazz, Collaboration And The Nature Of It All
The Being in the World jazz quartet expand on Jazz, playing together and the intricacies of improvisation
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