Vision Warrior – Changing Lives
I have to tell you about the one-man show that had a drastic and
changing affect on me. Scot Robinson’s
Vision Warrior
is a theatrical lecture presentation conceived and performed by film
and television actor
Scot Anthony Robinson.
Now, this is a dude that acted in such movies as Clockers, New York
Undercover, Malcolm X, Jungle Fever, New Jack City and Mo' Better
Blues. Scot gives a graphic tour of his descent into a life of drug
and alcohol addiction, a nightmarish downward spiral which left him
homeless in 1992 on the streets of Los Angeles and New York.
Here's a little taste of what his show is about in this recent
commercial for a drug-free America:
I attended his most recent lecture, and
first Canadian performance, in Oakville last Saturday morning at the
Ontario Students Against Impaired Driving (OSAID)’s annual
conference. I thought I was going to support my friend, Scot and
his life-changing work for high school kids.
What transpired was not only witnessing the re-enactment of his
“raw, frightening, ironically funny” story but also an aggressive
attempt to pierce your world with truth and love and accountability
while confronting issues like ‘experimentation’ with alcohol and
drugs, low self esteem and stress. He immediately commands
attention in the room by calling out those not giving him their
complete attention. It reflects the passion that Scot has for
Vision Warrior and for the love he has for youth, while trying to
save their lives with his message of how to avoid common yet
dangerous missteps in life.
It became apparent quickly that this was NOT simply a message for
youth. I was deeply moved and affected by his message, applicable
to every race, age group and demographic.
In the past 17 years over one million educators, young people and
their families throughout the United States have shared the
electrifying experience of
Vision Warrior.
It was a thrilling experience and one that I will not easily forget
but instead apply to my life. That is the challenge.
While his website is being completely redone, you can still check
out and/or reach Scot at
www.visionwarrior.com
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