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NOTE: This video was created (and originally posted) by Benjamin Reece. Crush + Lovely has now partnered with Deltree to produce additional 'Fifty People' films in new locations. View the original posted video and responses here: vimeo.com/1737450

The Story:

When we set out to film, it was another New Orleans day. Once you get past the inevitable grime and heat, you feel a certain energy or “atmosphere”. Like a kid throwing himself into a mud fight.

It’s a simple question. And the answers can lead us anywhere. So go ahead, ask yourself…

Visit fiftypeopleonequestion.com and post your response.

We also asked this question in New York, NY. Check it out: vimeo.com/2164626

View the original post and responses here: vimeo.com/1737450

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  • pro 3 years ago
    Sublime! My favorite in the series. What's the background score?
  • Benjamin Reece plus 3 years ago
    Hi! its the album "Rounds" by "Fourtet"
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  • Josef M. 3 years ago
    the quality of image is fantastic!
    there are so many beautiful people in the vid.
    A kaleidoscope of society.
    expecting to see more~
    Thank you for doing them!
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  • Justin Feltes 3 years ago
    great concept.
    great piece.
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  • Radek Drozdowicz 3 years ago
    great
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  • Casey Parks 2 years ago
    How often do people shoot you down when you ask if they'll stop and talk? Do you get nervous at all asking strangers to be on video?
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  • Jack Tew 2 years ago
    Great film!... so simple but effective good work!
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  • Kevin Robinson 2 years ago
    I love your films.
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  • Julie Swoboda 2 years ago
    You guys make me cry every time!
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  • dragos 2 years ago
    watched all 4 vids. awesome idea. can't wait to se another one.
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  • Jim Goodin 2 years ago
    really really great, love this, the casual start and the sense of 'life' in such a tragically hit community. I'm going to give you the ultimate compliment, i'm going to watch this again.
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  • Curtis Edwards plus 2 years ago
    Wonderful
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  • Ovidiu Mihalcea 2 years ago
    I just love the feeling of this video. Congrats.
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  • StaticCinema 2 years ago
    like the coloring.
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  • SinO 2 years ago
    perfect!
    just want to ask, which camera did you use?
    love your concept.. so brilliant
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  • AndyM801 2 years ago
    I wish everything was shot with the setup rolling.
    Beautiful!
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  • Guido Bresciani 2 years ago
    thanks!
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  • Stefanie Morgner 2 years ago
    i love that! it made me smile and also cry a bit...
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  • christopher jack 2 years ago
    Just awesome! Love it!
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  • Pigfish★ 2 years ago
    Really cool idea you guys got goin on. I was wondering what did you guys use to achieve those colours. and maybe you guys should post answers to those questions as well! Keep up the great vids!

    Cheers!
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  • Philip Mann 2 years ago
    the greatest idea in history of cinematography to make this film.greate question for all of us.very inspiring. best for You Benjamin. Filip
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  • byron Church 2 years ago
    Beautiful ! Couldn't ask for more . More please !
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  • Reinis Kukuls 2 years ago
    Hey...if the girl, who wished that all her todays work could go away, is reading this[yes, i know that the chances are pretty slim],could u please contact me? My E-mail is ''reiniskukuls@gmail.com'', and i was linked to this video, so il prolly never come back here again, so if you are reading this, or anyone, who knows her, is, then please, contact me :) There is a thing i want to tell this girl. And no, iw never seen her before ;)
    Thank you for reading.
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  • willie schumann 2 years ago
    so pure
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  • Lital Mizel plus 2 years ago
    awesome idea, very emotional and wise.
    gave me inspiration for my next project

    From all the 4 I liked this the best. :) thank you

    I wish by the end of the day, that I'll find a purpose for my life
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  • Paul 2 years ago
    looove
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  • Jefta Varwijk 2 years ago
    cool lens, colors, so on.
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  • This films makes me feel happy! I don't know why.
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  • Kaitlyn Fitzpatrick 2 years ago
    everything about these films leaves me speechless. the beauty of these people that it captures within seconds. they are so real. amazing amazing amazing. so much emotion.
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  • marta pulk 2 years ago
    My favourite. Don't know if it's because i saw it first. Makes me happy and sad at once. makes me feel less lonely:). Human.
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  • Chris Bevacqua 2 years ago
    beautiful work!

    if you dont mind me asking, what kind of camera are you using?
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  • Trey Nguyen 1 year ago
    amazing! can someone tell me title of the song in the beginning? thanks.
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  • Kristen Williams 1 year ago
    I wish he could have his son back....
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  • magnum80 1 year ago
    I love this series! It's a great emotional boost and a good motivation. Thanks for that! I'm in a good mood now.

    I love the little boy's answer (4:07 and 4:17): A Swedish model team taking him away. Jättebra! Well done! ;)

    Cheers
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  • Thanh Pham 1 year ago
    My favourite of this series!
    Great! :X
    I truly ask myself :)
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  • Feedee L. 1 year ago
    I like this one so far. the best. you guys are very inspiring!
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  • Protoss 10 months ago
    a day when every human on the planet to be really happy to see his dream fulfilled, each would need to have at least a day like this
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  • shaun pierre 8 months ago
    what are the copyright terms of the background music, i have a promo im developing similar to a video like this, are we aloud to use music like this?!
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  • Trixie Barretto plus 7 months ago
    that put a massive smile on my face! :D
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  • Kevin Selles 7 months ago
    Wow… the guy who said he wants his son back. That was a powerful statement. A great contrast from those who wish to have more money.

    Grand video. I’d love to see more of these from other parts of the world.
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  • César ICAO 5 months ago
    increiblemente sensacional
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  • Rubab Naqvi 2 months ago
    its been all night and morning has now started, and i have been stopping myself to listen to 'slow jam' by four tet. somehow ended up on your page, by luck, and what do you know, that is the first thing i hear. didnt know if i had my playlist on my computer all of a sudden start playing out of clicking on it accidentally because of sleep deprivation, but nope, it was your video with sure enough a verification of pausing it then pressing play again. thanks for this idea and effort behind the project. it's beautiful. and very touching.
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