Fortunate sons

"An extraordinary, fascinating, and moving film. I loved it, from beginning to end."

 

Susan Reed

Magazine editor and journalist

"Holy sh#t, this is spectacular! The world needs to see this film."

 

Edie Weinstein

Mental health professional, and journalist

"Unexpectedly cracks your heart wide open. 

 

"I did not expect a film about privileged white men to touch on such universal themes of hope, love, loss, the fear of being seen, and the importance of friendship, and what matters. It’s touching, funny, real, so well made, and so needed in these toxic times....it had me in tears.  Seeing these men be vulnerable brings so much hope. Bravo!"

 

Cecilia Peck

Filmmaker

"Heartfelt, compelling and insightful...

 

"You might not think that a film about the extremely fortunate sons of hyper-successful fathers has much heart or soul. But Peter Jones and his talented team imbue this labor of love with plenty of both, to create a compelling and emotional exploration of boyhood, manhood, and the pitfalls of privilege. Someone nearby must have been cutting onions while I watched it."

 

Michael Thomas

Author, "Carson the Magnificent"

"This film is pretty amazing…I’m surprised by how much it touched me. It was moving and sometimes painful, but it’s ingeniously put together"

 

Paris Barclay

Director; Past President of Directors Guild of America

"An honest, excellent film!

 

"What a beautiful slice-of-life film with some real shocking stories.  It has so many elements woven into one excellent film.  Not just about school, but also about the turbulent times of their generation.  It leaves you wanting more, and with lots of memories as if you were one of the students.  Many have tried to make similar movies with much less success.  Watch this great documentary!"

 

Jason Elkin

TV Station Group Owner

"Rarely do I watch a film that I wish was longer - it’s so rare I can barely think of examples - but I would have been interested in seeing more of your film."

 

Peter Broderick

Strategic Consultant

"Fortunate Sons is brilliant.... You've achieved something wonderful and profound. Every minute of the film is engaging. I was delighted, moved, and crying by the end."

 

Steve Oney

Author, "On Air" (History of NPR)

"Fantastic, what a journey - so full of real emotion, coming from so many different directions. A broad, humanistic approach to storytelling that’s a much forgotten art."

 

Peter Guralnick

Author, "The Last Train to Memphis: The Rise of Elvis Presley"

"A marvelous, moving film that starts strong and gathers great emotional force. Fortunate Sons ought to be appreciated by anyone who cares about life and growing up."

 

Todd Purham

Author, "Desi Arnaz: The Man Who Invented Television"

"The honesty is remarkable...the practical manifestations are different, but the human problems are universal"

 

Richelle Parham

President of Global E-Commerce & Business Development, UMG

"It's a great film!"

 

Blake Mycoskie

Founder, TOMS Shoes

"A fascinating story - emotional, dramatic, and totally universal. A wonderful film."

 

Richard Baskin

Composer, Songwriter

"A truly magnificent film....it took my breath away"

 

Jackie Tepper

Documentary Chair, Dances With Films festival

"A life-changing film.

 

“I had to run out at the end of the screening - I was kind of overwhelmed with the urge to go back home and hug my daughter. When the classmates in the film first got together after Covid, it was like they were re-embracing their lost 'family' - it made me realize that every second I can spend with my daughter is time that is not lost and is better spent than doing anything else.  So, I drove home and hugged my sleeping daughter.”

 

Greg Carpenter

Founder/CEO Tropare

"We just watched your beautiful Fortunate Sons -- I am still processing. It was amazing."

 

Sam Jones

Founder/Managing Director, EngineCo Company

"This made me think about life in a different way. Profound, utterly mesmerizing and transformative."

 

Jennifer Aaker

Professor, Stanford Graduate School of Business