tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3435253058176416288.post8777666127067717885..comments2023-08-20T06:16:15.362-05:00Comments on Getafilm: Independent Lens presents: Lost SparrowDanielhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05222052132452709301noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3435253058176416288.post-30611670731005161362010-11-24T19:12:00.960-06:002010-11-24T19:12:00.960-06:00Shaman is right....and a good attorney. It's f...Shaman is right....and a good attorney. It's funny that I can't find this documentary anywhere online! It's not even available at PBS, only trailers. Weird.<br /><br />J - I wish you the best and definitely want to hear your side about this dysfunctional family. Please, please don't let anything stop you from revealing your point of view. I think Billing's film is more as an avenue for redemption since he did nothing or was in complete denial over tragic events. It's time for you to move forward to be heard. Do it!<br /><br />One more thing...why aren't your comments over at Imdb regarding this film. You'd be surprised who scours those boards.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3435253058176416288.post-84777963103414516612010-11-20T12:34:21.770-06:002010-11-20T12:34:21.770-06:00well mel you can email me or anyone that has quest...well mel you can email me or anyone that has questions..."Lostsparrow69@gmail.com" or facebook my Indian Name.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3435253058176416288.post-15770730933552383002010-11-20T00:25:58.854-06:002010-11-20T00:25:58.854-06:00I googled your name..figuring you took your real n...I googled your name..figuring you took your real name back. I wanted to know more. I look forward to knowing more. I grew up near Billings and in NW Wyoming. I know the country.<br /><br />I was hoping Lana had stayed in Montana.<br /><br />One word....Shaman. :)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09124981411465130722noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3435253058176416288.post-54312960344716475632010-11-19T11:44:47.481-06:002010-11-19T11:44:47.481-06:00Well Thankyou,but the scene with Stu Billing was s...Well Thankyou,but the scene with Stu Billing was set-up and I sat with Lana all night to sober up which happens alot if she's coming home. I sit up with her and sit with her through her withdraws. Lana hasnt forgiven him and I suppose a large part of me is still ill. He never could look at me and apologize for severely beating me up and kicking me,bobby,and Tyler around like dogs. Believe me its not even close..until you have lived it or actually there. That isnt the only reason why Bobby and Tyler left...like I said more wll be revealed. I approached Chris Billing with the story as I was already investigating other parts of their death. While doing Lost Sparrow talking to one of the detectives, he revealed disturbing comments that has forced me to persevere to do "Silent Cry". I'm not saying Chris doesnt have talent,obviously he does as you have viewed with the editing part. I dont appreciate him going around the media and lying saying this was his and his only. And believe me! Lana felt forced and she still calls me drunk how much she hates him..etc. so I'm the one that hears it and knows my sister best. Chris only took it on himself not considering the emotional percussions thereafter and the effect that scene would have on Lana and myself. In fact I was in disagreement with meeting Stu Billing. Like I said "Propped" to make him look good and his side. I'm upset and my friends know that this was my legacy to get justice for Lana,Bobby,Tyler, and I. I was going to put my proceeds to a Foundation called the "Sparrow Foundation" on my Reservation...as he promised to reimburse and accomodate myself. Never have seen anything. Never even told Lana and I of the awards. When I told Lana..she was pissed at him and knows I always told the truth in the family. I was always looked at as the bad guy for being honest as I was shunned and called a liar. When I was 18 I left home because of Stu Billing as this was the second time I left. The first time I left home was when we moved to New Jersey from Little Falls. He wanted to throw me from his vehicle on the way home going 80mph. You actually think anyone would believe me then..So please dont try to understand the Dynamics of my own Family. I call it like I see it. Chris Billing needs to be get Honest about how Lost Sparrow really started and came about...again Thankyou for your comment. Janelle StandsOverBullAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3435253058176416288.post-90876187772327291432010-11-18T23:03:11.574-06:002010-11-18T23:03:11.574-06:00Thanks, Katie, and thanks for stopping by.
Anonym...Thanks, Katie, and thanks for stopping by.<br /><br />Anonymous, I'm kind of stunned by your comment, but I appreciate what you're saying. You use "I" and "me" at least once, so I'm going to go out on a limb and assume you are Janelle StandsOverBull (Chris' adopted sister, for those who haven't seen the film yet). If that's the case, let me first extend my sympathy to you, Lana, and your family for what you've gone through. I hope you can understand that we viewers can only take what we see in this film at face value, not knowing whose idea it was or how any of the finances are being handled. <br /><br />But I hope you can also see how powerful the truth in the film is regardless of those details. It doesn't sound like you are saying anything in the film is inaccurate, just that you should have received the credit Chris is receiving. I do see that you are listed in the credits as the Associate Producer, and also thanked for the musical contributions (the music is excellent, btw), but I know that's not what you were looking for.<br /><br />I hope you and your family can reconcile all of your differences, and I'm glad you shared your story with the public (best wishes with your upcoming book and film as well). This film does have a powerful message about forgiveness, but I know it's not as easy to consider when you're in the middle of the situation.Danielhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05222052132452709301noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3435253058176416288.post-47009455619839058522010-11-18T18:16:40.014-06:002010-11-18T18:16:40.014-06:00This comment has been removed by a blog administrator.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3435253058176416288.post-30046341611089469102010-11-18T16:40:03.459-06:002010-11-18T16:40:03.459-06:00Great and accurate review of a haunting and compel...Great and accurate review of a haunting and compelling documentary.katielouisiananoreply@blogger.com