The David Lynch Foundation (davidlynchfoundation.org) is proud to present, Saving the Disposable Ones, a full length documentary about Father Gabriel Mejia, a Catholic priest in Colombia, who has worked quietly to provide street children relief from their struggle for survival and support to create a better life for themselves.
Father Gabriel Mejia is also a Teacher of Transcendental Meditation. He directs 52 shelters for homeless children and youth offenders in Colombia and throughout South America.
Father Gabriel: "The basic therapy is love. Love is the imperial medicine for any illness or disorder. A child is an opportunity, a shrine, a dance of creation. A child has infinite potential. When a child closes the eyes and begins to meditate, they open themselves up to a field of infinite possibilities. The world opens up for the child. And then the child discovers their essential nature, which is love. I think that we're all committed to transforming the world we're living in. We have to leave a better world than the one we found. I believe in solidarity. I believe the solution is within every person. Within each one of us is a sanctuary. We must globalize love."
This extended trailer shows highlights from the 68 minute documentary that reveals over time an extraordinary transformation in the lives of the children. They are freed from the torments they endured living on the streets, recover from their drug addictions and begin to gain an education. The Foundation established by Father Gabriel embodies the wisdom, patience and knowledge that is required to rescue the 'disposable' children, restore their rights, their dignity and offer them a much brighter future.
The David Lynch Foundation has currently provided over 150,000 scholarships around the world including tens of thousands in Latin America. The proceeds from this film goes towards the David Lynch Foundation programs in Latin America, including Father Mejia's Foundation, providing meditation instruction to at-risk populations. The program is offered on a voluntary basis, at no cost to the school or organization. Visit davidlynchfoundation.org for more information on programs and initiatives.
Producer/Director
Stuart Tanner
Producer
Joanna Plafsky, Supporter of the David Lynch Foundation
Assistant Producers
Cullen Thomas, DLF.TV
Amine Kouider, DLF.TV
For more information about the film visit: dlf.tv/2010/disposable-ones/