Captain’s log: earthdate 241205
There comes a time when one must admit defeat. For me that time has not yet come.
But it is time to make some tough decisions. I came here to try and interview Arthur C. Clarke as a basis for a documentary film about his life and about our future. I got an interview. More accurately, I got an interrogation. I am trying to be nice to everyone and play the game and anyone who knows me will agree that it is not an easy job for me. But out of respect for Clarke I tried. I wanted to make a film about clairvoyance but instead I am reduced to bureaucracy.
I didn’t want to start a fight but two agents and several secretaries seem to do everything in their power to drag me into one. I believe Clarke deserves a film about his life and more than that, he deserves to play a role in our destiny. So now, the question is simple: Should I make this film about an innocent wide-eyed kid trying to reach a dead star whose fading light is the only thing left OR am I to abandon this battle with 14 minutes of sunset and try to do the best damn documentary about one of the greatest thinkers of the 20th century?
I am glad u could update the blog because u describe your trip so well that I feel as if I was travelling with u! It may be useful for the tourism to Sri Lanka! I can understand your disappointment,but may be u can try to interview Hector again. Try not to let the bitterness to ruin the extraordinary experience.I know for sure that u know the difference between things u can change & things u have to accept & the fact u should not embarque on a Don Qihote’’s fight.
Good luck!!!
Definitely the latter…and make it good because if anyone deserves a decent documentary, it’’s Arthur C. Clarke.
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