As we write, the United States is at war in Iraq and struggling with the aftermath of a hurricane that destroyed a large part of New Orleans. The threat of further terrorist attacks is looming in the air. Jobs are being lost, budgets for social service and arts programs are being slashed, and deficits are ballooning.
The public is bombarded by media images of tragedy, poverty and despair. Democrats vs. Republicans, Hawks vs. Doves, the Rich vs. the Poor,
Christians vs. Muslims.... there ís a growing sense of divisiveness in this country, and many Americans feel they like they are helpless bystanders,
that they can't make a difference.

ROCK and a HEART PLACE is a story about an ordinary group of Americans who ARE making a difference and reaching out, across boundaries of race, class and religion. People who are finding that they gain far more than they sacrifice when they share with those less fortunate. People who are turning hope into acts of kindness.

ROCK and a HEART PLACE is a film that lifts our spirits. It's a film that shows us that there are people in the world who are leading joyful and fulfilling lives. The message is one of hope---by getting involved and becoming open to compassion, one CAN combat despair and isolation, both on a community
and personal level. The effects seen here are lasting and cumulative.

And it's also a compelling reminder that, no matter what the circumstances, it's possible -- and yes, essential -- to enjoy life with a child-like spirit, reflecting wonder and respect, singing and dancing to the universal language of music. The people in this film, both in Holiday Express and in their audiences, understand this and it is clearly evident in their stories.

ROCK and a HEART PLACE is a tribute to the true meaning of Christmas, realizing that only by reaching out, can we tap our humanity.

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