14 Reviews of me, the bees and cancer and a few words from me too.

MBC Trailer V3 from Jim Donovan on Vimeo.

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

http://www.theglobeandmail.com/arts/film/film-reviews/me-the-bees-and-cancer-essentially-an-eccentric-home-movie-about-alternative-medicine/article12734354/

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

http://www.nowtoronto.com/movies/story.cfm?content=193140

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

http://www.thegridto.com/culture/film/me-the-bees-and-cancer/

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

http://klymkiwfilmcorner.blogspot.ca/2013/06/me-bees-and-cancer-review-by-greg.html

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

June 15, 2013

http://www.thestar.com/entertainment/movies/2013/06/15/toronto_documentary_about_bee_sting_therapy_cost_less_than_1000_to_make.html

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

http://thetfs.ca/2013/06/21/review-me-the-bees-and-cancer/

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

http://dorkshelf.com/2013/06/19/me-the-bees-and-cancer-review/

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

http://www.pressplus1.com/canadian-film-reviews/me-the-bees-and-cancer

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

http://www.shannonnkelly.com/2012/10/15/1k-feature-film-challenge-review-me-the-bees-and-cancer/

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

http://exclaim.ca/Reviews/Film/me_bees_cancer-directed_by_john_board_jim_donovan_hector_centeno

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

http://www.northernstars.ca/2013/me_the_bees_and_cancer_review.html

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."

http://www.the-filmreel.com/2013/06/20/me-the-bees-and-cancer-2012-or-not-just-for-honey/

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

http://arts.nationalpost.com/2013/06/21/this-week-in-documentaries-the-sheepdogs-go-from-the-swamp-to-the-spotlight-plus-b-b-king-bees-and-more/

trailer Me the bees and cancer.  http://vimeo.com/61531449

ABUSE

ABUSE is awesome for it creates an environment in the victim: this environment can be antagonistic and/or servile: the antagonistic type may be a fighter feeling he or she can outrun the abuser, and blame themselves when caught and the servile type may serve so as
to not get any punishments.

The abused carries both environments in their memory; flee, blame themselves or be servile. 

This becomes and is then the way the abused life is defined.

The person themselves become self abusing and this demonstrates itself clearly in self blame (low esteem) or perfectionism so the person feels safe. This impedes ones ability to fulfill a useful life. It does not have the energy or bravery to move beyond self safety; Often they will not be able to fulfill themselves for 'abuse of self' rules and every action obeys that rule.

Abuse of the child has a long arm but one can train the mind to look more lovingly at self and in that way move away from self abusing in all its manifestations. Being aware and responding over and over until a new and more fulfilling life can be accomplished.

A Call TO Arms

As our elected rulers in the sham of democracy lead us more and more in the wrong direction in every part of our existence, the enlightened populous, and I take it that most who read this are enlightened, have begun to take back their lives and go in saner directions. We have begun to recognize the errors of the rulers and are doing what we can to moderate and modify our lives in every way. We have begun to be more modest, living inside our personal wealth more. We are eating better and the farmers who are growing organic food are hard pressed to keep us supplied with cleaner food. The gyms are fuller as people start to care for themselves. In health we are seeing more people using alternative medicines and living healthier life styles. It is the obligation for each of the enlightened to encourage the others to better themselves in these ways. The entertainment community is by and large more aware of this than any other group in the working society. It is to a large extent why California is the leader for change to healthier living so often. It is why the famous lend their support to positive action against war and the many wrong directions of our rulers. My responsibility is clear in making my Pocket Pack and selling it as cheaply as possible; for the more I sell, the more I can give away to people waking up. I made my documentary, “me, the bees and cancer” so that I could show it and talk about other ways of healing and encourage people to take charge of their lives for the better. I am clear in creating a magazine that is called “Homeopathy and Us” for people to trade stories of their successful use of Homeopathy. It is right that the magazine is free so that the curious can begin to know that there are other safer ways to deal with health problems. It is my part in the education process that is going on in every direction to bring us into being better and more useful people. Each of us has an inner obligation to show by example how to deal with life in a better more humanistic way. Each of us can teach our children, our friends and our community what we ourselves know through our actions to support what we know. We are richer than the richest billionaire for we have the power of knowledge. Every Pocket Pack that reaches beyond those who know it is a tool for reform. Every person who buys two and gives one to a friend or strangers is giving a powerhouse of proof to that person. I encourage you all to think on this and whether it is inviting friends to partake of a meal of clean food or joining you in exercise or using gentle Homeopathy for illnesses, you are being a force for change. Our society needs your help to move to a better place. You can make a difference.