This testimonial came in from a Scout Leader in West Virginia:
"I volunteer at a Boy Scout Troop in my community. I help the kids earn the 'Citizenship in the Community' Merit Badge. One of the requirements for this Merit Badge is:-

'With the approval of your counselor and a parent, watch a movie that shows how the actions of one individual or a group of individuals can have a positive effect on a community. Discuss with your counselor what you learned from the movie about what it means to be a valuable and concerned member of the community.'

"We used the education version of 'Rock and a Heart Place' for this requirement. Many of the other movies I saw recommended on Scouting web pages didn't seem suitable. Some were PG-13 rated (eg Remember the Titans), some used violence to improve their communities (The Magnificent Seven, Shane), and many involved someone who came in from outside the community and used their different experiences and skills to initiate community improvement (Shane, Flashdance, Magnificent Seven). Also it was great that the educational version is 35 minutes long and could easily be seen and discussed in a single meeting. I recommend this documentary to other Scouters."

Since this scout leader ordered the film BEFORE it was released, I asked him how he found us:

"I became a little obsessed about finding a movie I thought suitable for this requirement. I searched movie data bases etc. Searched documentaries. It took a couple weeks, off and on, Its shocking how hard it is to find a G rated movie about somebody helping their own community, non-violently. In the end I stumbled across your movie. I liked the idea of a 35 minute version and I took a chance. I think I actually pre-ordered because when I found your web page the DVD wasn't available yet."

Finally, he ended his comments to me with:

"I wanted a short movie (to match their short attention span), and the constant emphasis on the needs and rewards of voluntarism meant that the 35 minutes was packed with relevant content."