Sidebar-Brett Leonard, Director

Reflections from Director

“What was so compelling for me was that Wilbert had never written a book or made a film before, but because of the love for his friend he became a storyteller and filmmaker.”

“Vertus lived his life as an example, teaching others the art of living life on their own terms.”

“There are two types of people, victims and non-victims. In choosing our paths, we either go over the cliff together or we back away from that cliff together.”

“Both Wilbert and Vertus were exceptionally passionate about music and first met in a church choir. For this reason, we knew that the documentary should have a strong emphasis on song.”