We’ve written about the inspiring film “Lemonade” here, when Erik began seeking stories to add to the Lemonade book. The film has been viewed now by thousands of people with overwhelming support for the project. If you have not yet seen this film, you can watch it and help with the film (and future projects) through the methods listed below.
Come to a Screening
A live screening is the best way to see it. Watch it with a bunch of other people, then have drinks and talk about the film. I have not been able to get to one so far, but I keep looking for a way to get them down here.
Buy the DVD from Lemonademovie.com
Buying a DVD direct from the creators is the best way to get a copy of the DVD. They use a supplier (Kunaki) who prints on demand and can ship to most places around the world. They get to keep the most money if you spend the whopping $9.99 here from them.
Buy the DVD from Amazon
Some people won’t want to use a smaller outfit like Kunaki, and use Amazon regularly. It is available here at Amazon, though Amazon gets more than half the money you spend. It still ships from Kunaki and costs the same for you. The Lemonade folks just make a lot less of your ten bucks to put back into the project.
Hulu.com (no longer available)
The theme of the film revolves around people who were laid off. If you’re in a similar situation, or otherwise having a difficult financial time, you can still watch the movie on Hulu.com for free if you are in the U.S. If you enjoy the film, leaving a review helps them out too. So even if you can’t give financially, a review is welcomed.
The Future
The next project out of the Lemonade camp has recently been decided. “Lemonade Detroit” will be about the reinvention of this once thriving metropolis. Detroit has gone from the 4th-largest city in the U.S. to one of less than a million people. They are bulldozing historical mansions because nobody cares to fix them back up in Detroit. How are they going to make Lemonade from that situation? I can’t wait to find out.
The team is trying to gather enough funding to shoot a trailer to pitch to the studios this time. They made the original with all volunteer efforts, but they are going to try to do this one even better. Pitch in a few bucks if you can. The guy even has his kid hawking DVD’s out in the sun. Surely you can spare some change? You can always get more information by signing up for the mailing list on the Lemonade website.
What did you think of the film? Where did you see it? Are you looking forward to the Detroit version?
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I was very lucky to catch the Detroit screening of Lemonade in December, and I picked up the DVD there. I was also very lucky to meet its creator, Erik Proulx. The film is gorgeous, inspiring, and very timely. I am so impressed with Erik and what he’s created with Lemonade, and how much of his own work, time and money he’s sunk into this. Personally I can’t wait for Lemonade Detroit, and will assist Erik and the gang in any way I can. Go watch it, then buy it!
I’m jealous! Erik is a great guy. I just like what he’s done, and wanted to get the word out. It’s a fantastic point of view to have, and the world needs more of it. He’s not paying me to say any of this, even if he still won’t come to Florida. I just want to see another one and Detroit’s story is fascinating.
Thanks for blogging about this James. Great film. Reminds me of how glad I am that I left the cube farm back in ’05. I count it as one of the best decisions I’ve ever made.
Yep, it works well for a lot of people to stay in the office. The grass is always greener and all. But I just could not stand it, and hope to never have to go back. I can’t say I have definitively found my own perfection, but I am working on it.
A new way to watch it from any country is here: http://www.snagfilms.com/films/title/lemonade/
10.8.10
FYI. The Hulu.com version has been pulled.
There is no free viewing of this film on-line anymore.
10.8.10
FYI. The Snagfilms.com version has also been pulled.
There is no free viewing of this film on-line anymore.