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Reviews

Until I Become Light -
The Robert Singleton Story

Click here to visit Robert Singleton's website

Broadcast on Orlando Public Television (WMFE) 2005

"The film is beautifully done. As befits the man whose life it documents, it is a message of faith, forgiveness and the heart's desire to be at peace with our Creator.  It inspires the creativity that we all yearn to express in one form or another ~ until we become Light."    

Linda Reece
 

I just finished watching your latest film and I am totally speechless. That was one of the most intriguing and moving films I have ever watched. What an amazing story!!! You captured so many different and fascinating aspects of this man's life. . . . I am absolutely convinced that my vision of death and dying will forever be colored by the philosophy and imagery that you were able to capture in this film. . . . It's really a touching and beautiful story. Thanks for sharing it with me . . . Great, great job!!! Congratulations to you both!!!

Joel M. Greenberg

 

Until I Become Light
by Steve Fesenmaier, film programmer and critic, Graffiti

I previewed an unfinished copy of Ray Schmitt’s newest biography of Robert Singleton, a WV artist. This third film about a West Virginia artist is much subtler because the artist himself is truly ethereal and brilliant. About a two decades ago a series of films about abstract expressionism was produced – “Strokes of Genius.” . . . hosted by Dustin Hoffman. I don’t think that Dustin added much to the films, but Schmitt’s biography of Singleton is as good as those award-winning films. Singleton is a rare artist – he was recognized early, and has made a good living off of his work. He has moved from Florida to Georgia to WV where he now resides. He was on the board of the Kubler-Ross Foundation – founded by the woman who revolutionized the American way of dying. Singleton himself was greatly affected by his own father’s death, and then his partner’s from AIDS.
 

"Best Individual Profile Documentary", West Virginia Filmmaker's Film Festival, 2003.

 

"Every once in a while a film, or story, or musical composition comes along that touches the very essence of who we are and touches our very soul. There were so many feelings that emerged as I watched "Until I Become Light"; sadness and compassion, awe and almost disbelief at the magnificent art that has come forth and then listening to the peace in Robert Singleton’s voice and feeling the love that he emanates."

Faye L. Hobbs, M.A., President
Professional Speaker & Life Purpose Coach
Transformational Learning