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April 5 2014 | Quad Cinema New York | Photos by Henry Smith
The Mystical Traveler was honored this past weekend with an Official Selection screening and competition participation in the Havana Film Festival New York.
While John-Roger and Jsu Garcia weren’t able to be there physically, our long time ambassador Melba Alhonte stood in for the MT team, walking the red carpet, handling all press, and leading the Q&A for the event.
More than 150 people, mostly MSIA-ers, poured into the Quad Cinema in New York City on Saturday, April 6, where “The Mystical Traveler” was being shown as part of the Havana Film Festival. Folks from Connecticut, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and New York excitedly greeted one another and settled in to watch this deeply touching and uplifting movie. Melba Alhonte had seen to it that the Festival Board reviewed the film, which was eligible for consideration because director Jsu Garcia is of Cuban descent. The Festival director welcomed us and introduced the film — as well as Melba, who took questions at the end of the movie. We’re proud and grateful that MSIA now has a beautifully made, sweeping tribute to the life, mission, and accomplishments of J-R. The many expressions of love and appreciation at the film’s end echoed and deepened our own.
– Joan Beisel, Ann Webre
I saw the two-hour version of the Mystical Traveler today for the first time. I had only seen the one hour version in NY almost two years ago. What struck me and moved me so unexpectedly about Mystical Traveler was the story of the “founders” that worked with J-R to ground the Traveler’s work in California. I saw a time of innocence. I saw a time of great beauty and joy. I saw the creation of a battery that has supported me and others, in our work, throughout the world, over these many years. For this I am grateful. And, of course, I am deeply grateful to John-Roger, author of this foundation for so many lives dedicated to living in the Light. Thank you, and thank you, Jesus, for bringing this story forward.
– Marc Alhonte
I love the Mystical Traveler movie. Direct, honest and inspiring life of a man focused in God and helping other people find their divinity.
– Becket Moreno
Just want to say THANK YOU so so much for everything that went into the movie. I first got into MSIA in 1973 in Philly and I was blessed to know almost all of the MSIA people interviewed in the movie. I went with my girlfriend who is somewhat new to this and I kept whispering to her … “OMG, I stayed with that guy at PRANA, or I hung out at Rama’s house in Miami in 1974, etc” and I was crying for the whole movie, it was just so good. I really hope to see the LONG version before too long, I have watched a lot of the interviews on YouTube, loved the one with Dave Mason. I was at that conference where he played, he used Denise Lumiere’s guitar I think. Yes, it’s a different perspective “out here” (compared to being in LA). So I miss all of my MSIA family that was in the movie that I haven’t seen for so long. Again, thanks so much!
– Michael Slom
March 8 2014 | Vibe Hotel North Sydney | Photos by Bianca Rothschild
The Mystical Traveler movie was even more wonderful second time around – it sure has a powerful energy. Everyone I spoke to at the Sydney Premiere just loved it. I had one person sitting next to me who said he would probably not stay for the whole thing – can’t sit for that long … well he was riveted to the end! We are all hoping that one day it will be released on DVD so we can own a copy.
Congratulations to Jsu once again – and thank you to everyone in LA for all your support for yet another truly blessed and wonderful Australia Conference.
Much love, Elaine Pittwood
“Wow! Words can’t capture how fantastic The Mystical Traveler movie is, which is not surprising as words can not capture how much of a gift to the planet J-R is. Such a blessing to get to see so much about J-R’s life and ministry. I cried, I laughed, I received messages and I cleared karma. Thank you JSU and J-R. I love you.”
– Wendy Ingram
“On a prosaic level, the information about J-R’s journey and the early days of MSIA was both interesting and enjoyable. I got a deeper understanding of the blessings of being around J-R and I found myself wishing I could have been among those fortunate young people back then. But for me me, the greatest value was that I recognise and appreciate even more the constancy of J-R’s love and joy over the decades. I love you J-R and I am blessed to know you.”
– Sumi Menon
“A very detailed documentary. Beautifully executed. Loved the way the musical themes continued on in the background long after the clip of the performer. Also loved the integration of the photographs with the movie clips.”
– Adele Newberry
“This film was reinforcing in all my beingness the knowing how much J-R is loved by us all. I am going with him in the radiant realms. Loving is my expression. Always the loving allways. PS Thank you for the movie.”
– Ralphy the beloved
“The Mystical Traveler Movie took me on a journey to a place and time before I found MSIA and gave me a greater understanding of John Roger and the experiences that lead to the founding of MSIA. There was the wonderful recognition of the J-R I’d met in 1987 and it was magical hearing the old stories and seeing the people who make up this great family. It was uplifting and personal. I loved this movie.”
– Heather Lemaire-Beards
“The Mystical Traveler movie is such a beautiful gift, hopefully for generations to catch a glimpse of the beauty of everything J-R has brought forward into this world. I sense that I was there for the ride as I experience parallels of the inner experiences I had during the 1970s when I was a small child. I dreamed of being in a community, laughing, singing and learning about God of reality. As I watch the film I see the dreams I dreamt and know my soul was there.”
– Louise Davidson
“How can I explain the effect watching J-R’s evolvement in a movie, tears of joy, a realisation that J-R is a most gifted amazing soul. Who was sent to us as the Mystical Traveler.
The movie gave me an opportunity to take in the real essence of J-R. Top see his life story will forever embedded in my consciousness.
I have never been to PRANA or WINDEMERE or LAKE ARROWHEAD. Sometimes I wished I lived in Santa Monica.
I feel J-R’s presence here on me, the tears are rolling, I am feeling completely renewed and I I can say is I love you so much J-R! I see and realise now the magnificent gift bestowed on JM> I love him so much. The frequency within me and around me is buzzing watching this movie. Well done JSU. You have done an awesome job producing the life and times of our ever amazing J-R. Love and blessing to all.”
– Theodora Demos
“This is a truly amazing story. It is a story of truth and a path to learn truth, to uncover truth for ourselves.
It is also the story of a man, gifted to be of service – to all who are open to listen.
The film challenges us to look and to see, to listen and to hear, and to follow the path to truth in our ordinary lives. John Roger is a blessing to us all.”
– Pauline Ann Walsh
“The movie has been a wonderful journey through the years of the Traveler’s loving work in this world. My own personal history being so vivid over the years, was revealed to me in a new light.
I didn’t know there had been a conference of Grace in 1975…. A few months later I got permission to get out of East Germany – an absolute miracle! What Grace! I joined MSIA. Then the worm was planted and the Berlin Wall came down.
And my heart and spirit opened through the Traveler. Beloved J-R, beloved John and the journey goes on. I loved sitting there for three and a half hours just being immersed in travelling through time with the beloved and those he has gathered around him doing the ministry of light….
A beautiful testimony of J-R’s life and work. Thank you.”
– Ellie Andrees
“My name is Guni and I have been in the movement for 20 years or so and I have just completed year 3 of DSS.
I have always been in love with J-R’s teachings and have accepted him as an authority and a guide.
The movie however brought me closer to him and the people surrounding him on a more personal level. Suddenly I can relate more, understand more deeply about MSIA wishing I was there at the time. I would have been if not living on a different continent.
Jsu’s ability as an accomplished film maker, to put this documentary together allowed, me to link in the history of MSIA through time.
To me a missing link has been replaced. I have become a more complete part of it and that I will cherish for the rest of my life.
I love you J-R.
PS I had seen Leigh Taylor Young, Sally Kirland and JSU Garcia in the movies before I knew about MSIA and I was “strongly” drawn to them, little did I know … “
– Guni Hinchey
“The film was wonderful – joyous, loving, inspiring and as I only met J-R in 1987, I was most interested to know more about the beginnings of MSIA, starting Arrowhead etc.
I found it to be a fitting, and great tribute to J-R and his years of devoted work – much of which I do not think has been revealed before.
Thanks to everyone who helped produce it. I, too say “I love you J-R”
– Judith Norfor
“What a Blessing! My sister and I sat transfixed by this incredible movie honouring JR’s life. It showed amazing scenes of his childhood, before and after he received the mantle of the mystical traveler consciousness, the scope of his work he did across the planet and his love and his willingness to serve and enlighten all who are privileged to come in contact with him on all levels – endless. Thank you Jsu!”
– Jennifer Campbell
“There is a saying “if all Jesus Christ did and said was written down, all the books in the world couldn’t contain it”
This is what I believe about John Roger.
This movie does an amazing job of distilling endless teachings and events into a well directed and produced movie that is hugely watchable and inspiring.
Combining history, travel, spiritual teachings, the information of many well known organizations, the loving support and all humanity threaded and overlayed with soul transcendental vibrations! Divine, palpable.
So many lives were touched by JR’s amazing life and Ministry and Millions by his inner work.
The movie captures all important aspects in a wonderful flowing way and gives something for everyone.
My personal favourite parts were the JR meetings with Sai baba, the glorious graphics of the levels of consciousness of JR’s final Baruch Bashan so FULL of his powerful divine spirit and great love.”
– Irene Chlopicki
“The film is a treasure because you succeed in communicating many vitally important realities that are either of crucial importance or of profound significance. You have skillfully arranged the elements of the rich array of resources available to you capture and convey the love and dedication of JR, the love and dedication of the MSIA community, the essence of the teachings, the historical narrative of the development of JR’s message, his tenderness, humor, his ruthless self sacrifice, and JR’s extensive work around the world.
Living as I do in the edge of the Southern Ocean I can’t imagine that I’ll ever cross the Pacific and visit the United States, so I experienced the vision and sounds of the people and places of JR’s early and later life ,as missing pieces falling into place. I cannot put this experience into words exactly; the closest seems to be “more than joyfully”. You have used this film technology of Light and Sound to convey the teachings to me in a vitally new way. Perhaps others, similarly remote from the US may have similar experiences.
I am most grateful to the MSIA community of the United Sates for their generosity in making it possible to see it and to see it free of charge. I would love to see it again some day.
Indeed you have done such a superb job with this film Jsu that I think it may be an important documentary, or historical document or if you will, an “MSIA gospel” for those remote in time or place from the U.S, of the Twentieth and Twenty First Centuries.”
– Paul Bennett
Build It and He Will Come: John-Roger and the Mystical Traveler Movie at the Mar del Plata International Film Festival in Argentina
In June, just before Conference, we were approached by friends of the famous Argentinian actress Graciela Borges, who told us they might be able to get the new film, “Mystical Traveler: The Life and Times of Dr. John-Roger” accepted in the annual Mar del Plata international film festival. |
The festival is one of the most prestigious in the world—and the most prestigious in Latin America—and Graciela Borges is one of Argentina’s most famous actresses. If you’re from the U.S. think Meryl Streep, or if you’re from the U.K. think Helen Mirren, and you’ll get the idea.
So Graciela and her son Juan Cruz Bordeu, along with longtime MSIA’er Kate Kirby, looked for ways to get the film shown and promoted, they talked to Jsu Garcia (who directed the film along with John-Roger), and together they got the film accepted and scheduled at the festival. |
Fernando de Andreis presenting one of three awards John-Roger received in Buenos Aires. (All pictured below). And right: Juan Cruz Bordeu, Jorge Telerman former mayor of Buenos Aires and National Secretary of Culture, with Jsu Garcia.
Mystical Traveler appeared on the front of three newspapers: La Capital, La Prensa and El Atlantico. See snapshots below. |
The next step was getting J-R to the festival. Jsu ran the idea by J-R but didn’t get the green light until just before it started. Jsu told me, “One night I woke up in a cold sweat imagining myself at 80 years old, full of regret, wishing that I had tried harder to get J-R and the teachings out there. So I kept at it. Even if J-R indicated that he wasn’t interested in going, I would keep a travel plan available in case he changed his mind. And at the last minute he said OK. All along, I was just thinking of that movie line, ‘Build it and he will come.’ It’s been like a dream and I find it miraculous that J-R would come at the 11th hour to support the film and to spread the light to the Argentinean people.”
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Photos by David Sand
Dr. John-Roger with Jsu Garcia and Nathaniel Sharratt, at the World Premiere of Mystical Traveler – The Life & Times of Dr. John-Roger. Held at the Leonard H. Goldenson Theatre, North Hollywood – July 5 & 7, 2013 |
“This movie is my love letter for John-Roger. And it was a pleasure. I am here to serve.” – Jsu Garcia, CoDirector (with John-Roger) of Mystical Traveler “Even after knowing John-Roger for many years, I was riveted by his story and inspired by the depth of his work and commitment to share his message of love. The Mystical Traveler movie brilliantly captures John-Roger’s life and the worldwide movement he has inspired. I was deeply moved by the film. – Nat Sharratt, Interviewee |
“I love all the Life and Times of J-R so beautifully presented in this chronicle for the ages. I am especially appreciative of the vastness and myriad of ways so many witnesses told the story. Thank you, thank you, Jsu and crew for a labor of love worthy of the builders of the great pyramid. We have our diamond testimony in this setting for all to celebrate John-Roger for 50 years as our Mystical Traveler. Great Blessings Are.” – John Morton, Mystical Traveler |
“The Life and Times of John-Roger is a riveting & powerful look at one of the worlds most renowned spiritual teachers. Not one stone is left unturned in this fascinating documentary.” – Jaime King |
“Being part of the Mystical Traveler movie experience was such a tremendous blessing for me – at times joyful, other times tearful, and all the time grateful and loving. There were moments when I found myself wishing I could have traveled with J-R or spent time with him or been born into MSIA or that I had met him sooner. But then I remembered what J-R has taught me about both forgiveness and compassion (for myself). So I did that. And then I paused and thought “How is it that I have such a deep love for someone with whom I’ve rarely had contact on the physical level? And how is it that I know of his unconditional love for me?” That’s John-Roger. That’s the magic, the mystery, the grace – the loving – that is the Mystical Traveler. And God bless all those amazing souls who helped him, and loved him, and cared for him, and supported him (and still do) that I may partake of the richness of his teachings today and share them through my ministry of loving service, however great or small. Still, the little girl in me wishes I could take J-R home and play and talk and hold hands forever and ever and ever. He’s just so adorable! (and frankly, the only male father figure aside from John-Morton that I’ve had in my life).Now that the documentary is here, I can sort of do that. It exemplifies, so goregeously, the sacredness of loving relationship. And I am so grateful to be part of all of this, in whatever ways I have and can and continue to be. I am humbled, immensely.” – Malaika Lue-Hing, Production Assistant |
“I’ve loved every minute of this movie. Working with Jsu Garcia, I really appreciated his intelligence, inspiring leadership, and his great kindness that was life changing for me. J-R already was “my man for eternity”. Researching the J-R narration, the movie stills and historical documents, was a love-feast beyond what I could ever imagine. My soul sings Thank You.” – Barbara Wieland, Archival Researcher |
“I am extremely proud to have my name associated with this movie. It was truly a work of love.” – Laurie Lerner, Producer |
“The movie – The Mystical Traveler, the Life and Times of John-Roger – captures and brings together thousands upon thousands of “bits” from old/home movies, J-R’s seminars (and talks and interviews), still photos, interviews with John-Roger’s students, family, and friends from the last half century… and J-R’s words of wisdom, as he has shared them with individuals and groups around the world. The movie is inspiring, funny, touching, instructive, entertaining, and perhaps much more than all of that. Just like the man himself. ” – Pauli Sanderson, Interviewee |
“To be a part of this journey, to traverse this life with a Traveler is the biggest blessing in my life. And to be a part of John-Roger’s work, to have the pleasure and the gift of knowing and working with him – is beyond words. I’m so grateful. Thank you for allowing me to serve. Thank you for allowing me to be a part of this movie, this ministry.” – Zoe Golightly, Line Producer |
“The Mystical Traveler movie is a revelation — Inspiring, Moving, Lifting, Awakening, Loving, Light-filled and so much more. I could watch it again and again. I experience the sound current very alive in it, and the twaji coming from J-R’s images is so palpable. The movie opened my heart even more to how much the Traveler gives to each of us in each moment. And, there are images and film clips in the movie I’ve not seen before, stories that I’ve not heard before. I couldn’t take my eyes off of the screen. Talk about being present in the Now! Jsu, thanks for all of your work, devotion and dedication in holding the focus for this sharing about our beloved John-Roger. Really, I find my words are not adequate here to extend the depth of my gratitude to J-R and you and all involved in this documentary. Perhaps the loving of my heart will overflow to you all, that is my intention. I’m excited to see it again!Thank you. God bless you. I love you.” – Deborah Martinez
The Movie is about the Life and Times of J-R – so we are treated to a beautiful palette of experiences tracing J-R’s journey of communicating Living Love with us. I really enjoyed that there are many opportunities throughout the film to experience “twaji” with J-R, which I found powerfully brought the Spirit and J-R’s unconditional Loving present and alive in my heart. Thanks for bringing this film into the world.” – Greg Fritz |
Thank you. Thank you. Thank you.
Another spiritual traveler of many realms known by many as Jesus Christus basically said do not worship me, be the consciousness that I am, that you are.
He also said, ye are all Gods. Then I am God’s God and so are You.
JR once told me to go and see the Face of God. I did and went to look in the mirror, I also went out of my body to look at my creation and then I went to look and saw God’s Face in all of You.
Your journey is most fascinating!