I have just had the honor of attending the world premiere of The Starfish Throwers (2013)directed by Jesse Roesler at the 16th Thessaloniki Documentary Festival in Greece. This film captured my heart as did the title of the film the minute I read through the Festival program. Not fully understanding the true meaning behind "The Starfish Throwers" title, I was soon powerfully immersed in a world which is so close to home but unfortunately ignored by the majority of us. A world where it takes only one kind act of selflessness to start a global movement. The three stories we become part of (and I honestly felt a part of each one!) are wonderfully portrayed in an extremely humble way. No histrionics in this one! The viewer "feels" the plight of the unfortunate but also "lives" the quiet determination and total lack of self-admiration found in the three main heroes (and they are heroes!). Each story is told with such sensitivity, reaching out to a world where each one of us can help if we only put our minds to it. My congratulations to the entire team! I will try with all my heart to 'throw a starfish' and help pass on this life-changing idea.