The goal of Project: Forgive,
the film, is to begin to discuss
forgiveness in a way that reduces
the political, gender, racial, and
sexual orientation tensions that
typically dominate the subject
and interfere with the act of
forgiveness. The film will touch on
heartbreak, humor, passion, and
character. The Project: Forgive
Foundation is non-partisan
and non-religious. It promotes
harmony and tolerance through
conversations based in peace,
acceptance, inclusion, and
forgiveness. It is a proactive effort
to eliminate discrimination and
prejudice, and to make the world
a better place for everyone.
“We are not what happens
to us. Who we get to be is
who we say we are going
to be in the world.”
-Gary Weinstein
As a species, we
have developed an
enormous appetite
for imagery of all
kinds. With the
almost limitless
reach of the internet,
videos and photos
have taken on a
life all their own
inside our waking
moments of each
day. While Dr.
Duperon, a wellknown producer,
knows a thing or
two about making a Dr. Shawne Duperon interviewing Morgan Freeman.
video that gets some
attention, it took her
get over,” says Dr. Duperon.
three tries to get a short video
“You do go through many
to go viral. The story of Gary
stages of forgiveness, like shock,
Weinstein was that viral video.
anger, grief, and acceptance.
“I don’t know if losing your entire
family is something you ever
My personal experience is that
forgiveness is a process, not an
event. It is a skill that you master.”
Photo above: Dr. Shawne Duperon and
General Colin Powell.
Photo to the left: Dr. Shawne Duperon with
Michigan Governor Jennifer Granholm
of survival, hope, courage, and
strength. People overcome
these circumstances in many
ways. How they move on speaks
volumes about their personal
recovery and, ultimately, how
they are able to leverage their
experience into something that
can teach and help others.
“Every ending is a new
beginning. Through the
Grace of God, we can
always start again.”
-Marianne Williamson
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