Hi Everybody.

I'm opening this topic to general questions regarding my documentary EMMETT. Please feel free to ask questions that relate to the making of it or the story, etc. It's very rewarding to hear about your interest in the film, the subject, your feedback... Anything I can answer, I'll be more than happy to engage with you.

No doubt most of you have seen my trailer below. It has been up on my CHAPDOC site for a very long while. In case haven't, here it is again. I'm working on a new cut this month in preparation for the 5th Anniversary celebration of the Musical Instrument Museum in Scottsdale, AZ. I'll be there to show new 10-15 minute clips from the film in between performances by Emmett & Steve Adelson.

See MIM info here:

Hey Dan,

It didn't occur to me while watching it at the FHA last summer, or I would have mentioned it. I could be remembering incorrectly, but I think that expanding on Emmett's conflict between performing and manufacturing could be an excellent inclusion. To come up with something so great to express yourself with, but sacrifice that expression so that others could express themselves. And not just create it, but improve and refine it so dramatically. It's so remarkably selfless!

It's a must see for every Stick player - anywhere. It's also a must see for anyone that's ever been passionate about anything, not just music.

It should be noted that Dan was very active at the inception of the Free Hands Academy. He helped to scout the location, met with the AJU faculty and generally, worked with me to make each Stick Night in Bel-Air successful.

This same passion is at the center of this documentary. It needs to be seen, heard and experienced to understand just how much Emmett (and his family) have contributed to not just the tapping community or Progressive music but to the general greater good of creative expression.

This documentary belongs at Sundance. It's relevant, moving and not just so for Stick players - it's just incredible to see how much has been vested in the creation of this instrument through his vision.

Dan - I am always hopeful that your excellent work on this will find it's way into the hands of those that can bring this to the next level - it's time.

One thing you and I have talked about that needs to be done is to get Yuta on camera. Anytime you want to get into that gimme a shout. The other thing I would say is to get a real in depth tour of the shop featuring everyone who works there. Pending approval of course.....