me, the bees and cancer has two more showings Wed. at 7 and Thurs. at 9.30. It has been a fine time for me to stretch my wings and get to listen and talk to strangers. It has also garnered me 14 review so far and most are supportive of the movie, its content and direction and me too. Enjoy!!!
Metro
Rating: 3/5
"...the film unfolds as a clear-eyed and even-handed assessment of the value of alternative medicine." - Adam Nayman
June 21-23, 2013
The Globe and Mail Online
Rating: 1/5
"That makes his film essentially an eccentric home movie promoting dubious alternative-medical advice." - Liam Lacey
June 21, 2013
NOW Toronto
Rating: 3/5
"Charming and eloquent, he finds fresh ways to communicate the confusion cancer causes and the inadequacy of established medicine." - Radheyan Simonpillai
June 20-27, 2013
The Grid
Rating: 6/10
"Whether or not viewers share Board’s enthusiasm for this, they may still enjoy his company." - Jason Anderson
June 19, 2013
Film Corner with Greg Klymkiw
Rating: 3.5/5
"...sit back and prepare yourself for one of the strangest, creepiest documentaries you'll have seen in quite some time - and, for that matter, an illuminating work that will generate more questions and discussion." - Greg Klymkiw
June 23, 2013
The Star
"While Board says some have called him brave and heroic, he brushes that off and talks about his therapy with typical good humour." - Linda Barnard
Toronto Film Scene
"It’s entirely entertaining due to Board’s good-natured personality and enthusiasm for his subject matter, but it also works as a starter guide for anyone who’s ever considered looking at alternative forms of medicine." - Kristal Cooper
June 20, 2013
Dork Shelf
"His treatments look painful and labour intensive, but the film places the focus squarely on staying positive, and there’s nothing at all wrong with that." - Andrew Parker
June 19, 2013
Press Plus 1
"Board introduces us to a counter-culture that prefers to be outside of the medical system and often with great results." - Kindah Mardam Bey
June 21, 2013
Shannon Kelly
Rating: 3.5/5
"There is something quite valuable to be learned from this documentary. The utmost important thing he teaches us is to Question everything!" - Shannon Kelly
Exclaim
Rating: 5/10
"It's certainly not essential viewing for everyone, but Board's bravery should prove a valuable case study for those looking to re-evaluate how we treat our flesh vessels." - Scott A. Gray
June 21, 2013
Northern Stars
"Cheerfully he self-administers up to 20 bee stings a day, a routine that’s as fascinating as it is painful to watch." - Wyndham Wise
June 20, 2013
The Film Reel
"...there’s no mistaking that John is a wonderful person, and he’s created a film from his heart, allowing us to take part in a journey that is difficult for him to face."
National Post
Rating: .5/4
"It’s a testament to the profound, sordid depths of the Internet that the promotional rap music video John Board sandwiches around his alternative therapy documentary hasn’t already gone viral." - David Berry
June 21, 13
trailer Me the bees and
cancer. http://vimeo.com/61531449
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