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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 9 months ago
    Sublime! My favorite in the series. What's the background score?
  • Benjamin Reece 9 months ago
    Hi! its the album "Rounds" by "Fourtet"
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  • Josef M. 9 months 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 9 months ago
    great concept.
    great piece.
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  • Radek Drozdowicz 9 months ago
    great
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  • Casey Parks 9 months 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 9 months ago
    Great film!... so simple but effective good work!
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  • uNCovered 3rd PR 9 months ago
    I love your films.
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  • Julie Swoboda 9 months ago
    You guys make me cry every time!
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  • dragos 9 months ago
    watched all 4 vids. awesome idea. can't wait to se another one.
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  • Jim Goodin 8 months 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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  • MidnightStar Video plus 8 months ago
    Wonderful
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  • Ovidiu Mihalcea 8 months ago
    I just love the feeling of this video. Congrats.
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  • Seawall and Bungalow 8 months ago
    So lovely, like always.

    You guys should come on over to Baltimore.
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  • Marie 7 months ago
    Wonderful series.
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  • StaticCinema 7 months ago
    like the coloring.
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  • SinO 6 months ago
    perfect!
    just want to ask, which camera did you use?
    love your concept.. so brilliant
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  • AndyM801 5 months ago
    I wish everything was shot with the setup rolling.
    Beautiful!
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  • Guido Bresciani 4 months ago
    thanks!
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  • Stefanie Morgner 3 months ago
    i love that! it made me smile and also cry a bit...
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  • christopher jack 3 months ago
    Just awesome! Love it!
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  • Pigfish★ 3 months 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 3 months 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 months ago
    Beautiful ! Couldn't ask for more . More please !
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  • Reinis Kukuls 1 month 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 1 month ago
    so pure
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  • Lital Mizel 1 month 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 28 days ago
    looove
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