It's good to see complete strangers hugging each other. How the world is nowadays this is needed! It's good to know that there are kind people still out there. Not long ago my friend and I were parked on the side of a country road. There was a car with young people that passed us and came back, to see if we were okay. This made me smile then and still makes me smile today. Hugs from Toronto, Canada.....pass the hugs!
As the filmmaker of this video I can tell you that I was so happy to see people of all backgrounds and ages run up and get hugs from our huggers. I knew it would be a cool experience doing this but I was even more amazed when I saw the variety of people open to HUGS!
I think the people who are brave enough to do this prove that a hug (even from a stranger) can brighten your whole day. Its a great idea and noble effort.
I love it when the little kids come running up to you guys....you can see the hugs are truly genuine...someitmes i think we should stop trying to grow up so much and be more like children in the sense that we don't hide our inhibitions and just do what feels right! Hugs from connecticut!!!
this is so beautiful. I aught to do it here in my little town. There is so much anger in the world today. You never know what a hug can do. I love how the little kids ran to get their hug. Kids know what they need and they're not afraid to reach out and get it. So pure.. it's beautiful. Thanks for posting.
Hugs video are always the best to watch first thing in the morning. They make me smile and realize that not everyone is looking for war and power, Continue sharing love and peace to make this world a better world This is our world.
I think the "free hugs" is of the best I have seen.. It is something we all should do, allso thinking "no borders".. We all need hugs! And it is stronger than any weapon!! Hug from Norway
these videos hold so much meaning the kindness that these peaple show is just amezing it brings a tear to my eye on just how beautiful this and how just a simple hug can bring so much meaning to someones life "HUGS TO ALL"
Totally. Watching the videos is one thing but being there and watching people's reactions live, it's an entirely different thing. It's really beautiful.
thank you so much for your acts of kindness. your and juan mann's videos have truly touched me in a very special way that nobody ever has before. i'm usually not a very mushy gushy guy but watching you has definetly changed that. i made sure to favorite you and tahnks again!!
Truly Beautiful. Actually misted my eyes. I was very moved by the amount of real hugs. Nicely done, and I do agree that this one was much more touching.
Just look at all those people smiling after the hugs. You made them feel better. Congrats! It's one simple gesture that the whole world understands. Great vid! I should go out and start giving free hugs too.
Everyone needs to participate in this campaign, me and some friends went out on a saturday morning to Charlotte NC and did this for a day, it feels great to put a smile on so many people's faces. all it takes is one hug to make the diffrence in someones day.
Hello! Yes, my favorite thing about these videos and the thing that never gets old is the variety of people that are totally open to this and actually have fun with it. It just reminds us that we're a lot more similiar than we are different.
I absolutey love all the Free Hugs campaign videos, but especially this one since I live near LA. It's very refreshing and inspiring to know that people in Hollywood are just as open, caring, and loving despite the bad rap it sometimes get! The music was just PERFECT for the video, too. Great choice! This video was truly inspiring. It also made me reflect a bit about my life and that I should hug more of my loved ones everyday!
Loved the change from black & white to color when the hugs began. Honestly, I was feeling kind of down for a couple of days, as constantly watching/reading the world news will do to me, and my logical brain begins to tell me that there's no hope for this world. My heart tells me otherwise. This video just gives my heart more proof of that.
Somehow I stumbled on this. I live near Hollywood. There are a lot of hurting people, lost people, people looking for adventure, and not-shy people. It is a good place to be giving out free hugs.
Hey everyone it's AMY DOUBLET! She is the hugger in the video! Amy, you brought such a special energy to this project. Your positive spirit and bright light is what took what could have been another "free hugs" video and made it something real and genuine. Thank YOU. :-)
I can't beleive you used this song from IZ...with the hugs...wow perfect mix....Love to hear about the next one...... Brings a tear in my eye...especially now a day with all the needless suffering going on in this world because of "the lack of human compassion"... X O X O X O X O X... ; ] Hugs from Canada.....
i love when the mother throws her kid into chris arms ahha, that was so adorable!! great editing lisa!! awesome hugs, chris & Amy & splendid camera work lara! this def put a smile on my face, i will be watching this all day!! I needed this video... :)
i lov this...sum kids at my skool started to do this an im helpin out...its fun...an the teachers think its cool...especially when the guys give other guys hugs...or when the guys give girls hugs...HUGS RULE!!!
I send you lots of hugs back from Australia. Not all of life is terrible. There are lots of nice people out there including YOU.....so keep your hopes up!!
Amazing how we all need hugs. Funny, that happened to me in New York once. Actually there was 3 of them. So I got a triple play that day. Suprising how much better I felt that day. Couldn't wipe the smile off my face.
We need Hugs in public Schools too!! We need unity and relating tools, art, theatre, our schools need a yellow ribbons around their old oak tree!! Peace n Hugs, Robin Hood
people must SHARE LOVE , no matter what is the religion, color , shape , etc ..... thats a msg from ISLAM and a MUSLIM guy like me , like me ppl if u share love :) love and respect to all
Absolutely one of my all time favorites. The looks on people's faces and the joy of a simple hug from someone is priceless.
Wonderful! Makes me want to make my own sign. This is just a lot of hapiness. Love love love it!!!!
This makes me want to smile and cry at the same time. Beautiful!!
It's good to see complete strangers hugging each other. How the world is nowadays this is needed! It's good to know that there are kind people still out there.
Not long ago my friend and I were parked on the side of a country road. There was a car with young people that passed us and came back, to see if we were okay.
This made me smile then and still makes me smile today.
Hugs from Toronto, Canada.....pass the hugs!
So nice :) Everybody is smiling, perfect song choice, people are happy ;)
These are wonderful people. I stumbled across this video and watched it with tears in my eyes. Beautiful.
As the filmmaker of this video I can tell you that I was so happy to see people of all backgrounds and ages run up and get hugs from our huggers. I knew it would be a cool experience doing this but I was even more amazed when I saw the variety of people open to HUGS!
I think the people who are brave enough to do this prove that a hug (even from a stranger) can brighten your whole day.
Its a great idea and noble effort.
Tears streamed down my cheek through this whole video. It's beautiful to connect with another human being by a simple hug.
*sheds a tear* yet again. These videos will never get old.
Hugs from Canada/Norway
I love it when the little kids come running up to you guys....you can see the hugs are truly genuine...someitmes i think we should stop trying to grow up so much and be more like children in the sense that we don't hide our inhibitions and just do what feels right!
Hugs from connecticut!!!
Big HUGS to you Lisa Murray for making this video. Very heartwarming... :-) ~Christine
this is so beautiful. I aught to do it here in my little town. There is so much anger in the world today. You never know what a hug can do. I love how the little kids ran to get their hug. Kids know what they need and they're not afraid to reach out and get it. So pure.. it's beautiful. Thanks for posting.
Hugs video are always the best to watch first thing in the morning. They make me smile and realize that not everyone is looking for war and power, Continue sharing love and peace to make this world a better world
This is our world.
I think the "free hugs" is of the best I have seen.. It is something we all should do, allso thinking "no borders".. We all need hugs! And it is stronger than any weapon!! Hug from Norway
You've both made this world a little bit better, thank you. Who says there's no hope. A virtual hug for the both of you.
Did anyone notice the way little children hug? Oh bless them, that was a beautiful video. Thanks for sharing!
superb~! Bless you good folks for brightening our day~!
Love it! How appropriate that you did it on Hollywood Blvd. What a wonderful tribute to the artist Israel Kamakawiwo`ole by using his song. Great job!
Beautifull. It made me cry. We all need a hug sometime. Big hug from the Netherlands for all those who need it.
thats the way to make the world a nicer place to live in by givin' peoples smiles...
hugs from Greece
What fun! I don't know why this video brings tears of joy to my eyes every time I watch.
these videos hold so much meaning the kindness that these peaple show is just amezing it brings a tear to my eye on just how beautiful this and how just a simple hug can bring so much meaning to someones life "HUGS TO ALL"
You are making the most beautifull and powerfull thing in the world, thanks so much, i hope one day I can do it too. Peace and love to all of you!!!
one of the greatest things ive seen. Very inspirational. Acts of pure love for the race of humanity. the power to defeat the spiritual enemy.
I always find myself smiling at the end of these. Plus the song make it so serene. I never see the huggers, hug each other though.
Totally. Watching the videos is one thing but being there and watching people's reactions live, it's an entirely different thing. It's really beautiful.
thank you so much for your acts of kindness. your and juan mann's videos have truly touched me in a very special way that nobody ever has before. i'm usually not a very mushy gushy guy but watching you has definetly changed that. i made sure to favorite you and tahnks again!!
hugs from melbourne, great clip , thankyou brother iz-(Israel Kamakawiwo Ole)for the music rest in peace brother
This ia so awesome. This campaign makes the world better. I just want to give someone a big hug!!
Truly Beautiful. Actually misted my eyes. I was very moved by the amount of real hugs. Nicely done, and I do agree that this one was much more touching.
Just look at all those people smiling after the hugs. You made them feel better. Congrats! It's one simple gesture that the whole world understands. Great vid! I should go out and start giving free hugs too.
one day, i promise im going to live out their for good i loved it so much
Such a great video ~ shows the beauty left in people! Thank you!
Great job
Everyone needs to participate in this campaign, me and some friends went out on a saturday morning to Charlotte NC and did this for a day, it feels great to put a smile on so many people's faces. all it takes is one hug to make the diffrence in someones day.
Hello! Yes, my favorite thing about these videos and the thing that never gets old is the variety of people that are totally open to this and actually have fun with it. It just reminds us that we're a lot more similiar than we are different.
Hugs from the Spirit Lake Rez! Just think how the world would be if everyone got one hug a day. Awesome!!
This, is the very first vid I saw about the 'free hugs' compain and it's my favorite. Brought tears in my eyes eveytimes ! Well-done ! :)
Yes, the children are so sweet. My favorite is the little boy that runs towards the camera after his hug from Amy. Soooooo cute!!!
I absolutey love all the Free Hugs campaign videos, but especially this one since I live near LA. It's very refreshing and inspiring to know that people in Hollywood are just as open, caring, and loving despite the bad rap it sometimes get! The music was just PERFECT for the video, too. Great choice! This video was truly inspiring. It also made me reflect a bit about my life and that I should hug more of my loved ones everyday!
Hugs from England!! awsome video, a good tribute to Juan and his Free Hugs campagin.
Touches my heart every time I see it and I can't help but cry. It is so beautiful. BIG HUGS TO ONE AND ALL!!! :o)
Loved the change from black & white to color when the hugs began.
Honestly, I was feeling kind of down for a couple of days, as constantly watching/reading the world news will do to me, and my logical brain begins to tell me that there's no hope for this world. My heart tells me otherwise. This video just gives my heart more proof of that.
Aw! Spread the love, everybody!!
Hugs & Loves from Singapore!
That just made me so happy it brought tears to my eyes. How inspirational!!!
FREE HUGS from Buenos Aires, Argentina!!! We did it yesterday and it was amaaaaaaaaaaaaazing!!! GREAT WORK!!!
That took guts and alot of balls and Im sure alot of people had a better day because of it, God Bless my friend!
great idea!!!
great song!!!
i' whant a hug!
a lot of big hugs for you!!!
Thank you!!!
hugs from CHILE
Somehow I stumbled on this. I live near Hollywood. There are a lot of hurting people, lost people, people looking for adventure, and not-shy people. It is a good place to be giving out free hugs.
Love the video,and concept. Wish more would come to realize just how simple things can change the heart of many.
Big Hugs From Kent, Washington.... I love Israel Kwamakawiw'ole- Somewhere over the Rainbow. May he rest in peace.
I completely agree. To watch people's faces warm up "post-hug" was truly amazing.
Great work guys...please keep it going...Hugs to everyone all over the world from ME!
thumbs up for spreading love though-out the world!
HUGS from Romania....great song!!!!!!!!
Million hugs from Mongolia. Love you all guys!!!
Possibly the simplest, but most powerful video I've seen in a long time. Good on you.
Hey everyone it's AMY DOUBLET! She is the hugger in the video! Amy, you brought such a special energy to this project. Your positive spirit and bright light is what took what could have been another "free hugs" video and made it something real and genuine. Thank YOU. :-)
This is great! I've seen some others from different cities too and I like them all!
I can't beleive you used this song from IZ...with the hugs...wow perfect mix....Love to hear about the next one......
Brings a tear in my eye...especially now a day with all the needless suffering going on in this world because of "the lack of human compassion"...
X O X O X O X O X... ; ]
Hugs from Canada.....
Totally awesome. This is the third one I've watched...and now I wanna do this on my college campus. I think it'd be totally fun and make my day!
i love when the mother throws her kid into chris arms ahha, that was so adorable!!
great editing lisa!! awesome hugs, chris & Amy & splendid camera work lara!
this def put a smile on my face, i will be watching this all day!!
I needed this video... :)
muy hermoso gesto en estos tiempos que ya no miramos a quien esta a nuestro lado gracias
Thats is so amazing. I want to do something like that. Giving hugs is awesome and it makes you feel so important. Fantastic work.
i love videos like these! puts a smile on my face. thank you!
every single one of these videos makes me cry. Hugs from Redding CT =)
I like this one cause it shows lots of different kinds of people
hugs from Ithaca NY
it was such a transferrence of positive energy
i lov this...sum kids at my skool started to do this an im helpin out...its fun...an the teachers think its cool...especially when the guys give other guys hugs...or when the guys give girls hugs...HUGS RULE!!!
Very touching- a hug is truly something we all need!
Beautiful. i got tears in my eyes.
I love it. We need more of this. Less fighting, more HUGS'.
GREAT sound track, I love this song, Free HUG to u all.. ~HUGS~
I send you lots of hugs back from Australia. Not all of life is terrible. There are lots of nice people out there including YOU.....so keep your hopes up!!
this was beautiful! hugs from the middle of nowhere in New Mexico. I guess I could go hug some cattle. . . .
Hugs from Sweden to every corner of the world!
We can make the change if we want it.
Amazing how we all need hugs. Funny, that happened to me in New York once. Actually there was 3 of them. So I got a triple play that day. Suprising how much better I felt that day. Couldn't wipe the smile off my face.
Happy Birthday!! Your video inpsired me so there you go! I am so glad you saw the mom throwing her kid into Chris' arms! That cracked me up too!!
This is such a charming video, I realy love all free hugers, a big hug form Holland
Amazing how a simple hug, brings people together.
Hugs From The United Kingdom! ^_^
Very moving! )))))HUGS(((((( Thank you this made my day.
Hugs from the Philippines! i love these free hug videos..
I dont care how hard a bad boy or girl you are, this song touches you...Love it.
What a beautiful concept - I love this version of "Rainbow"... Hugs from Falls Church, Virginia!
Lots of hugs to all of You, from Turku, Finland.
Simply Wonderful !!!!!!!
We need Hugs in public Schools too!! We need unity and relating tools, art, theatre, our schools need a yellow ribbons around their old oak tree!! Peace n Hugs, Robin Hood
You guys are great! Hugs from Hollywood!
This is so sweet!!!! I would hug you! This makes me so happy!! keep huging!
I love these vids.
It shows so much hope and goodness in this world that seems so empty sometimes.
It is so nice to see people smileing!
This is just beautiful. I can't find the right words right now. *hugs*
people must SHARE LOVE , no matter what is the religion, color , shape , etc ..... thats a msg from ISLAM and a MUSLIM guy like me , like me ppl if u share love :)
love and respect to all
The idea is so great, it spreads the love around the world and moves people. Go out there people and start loving! (=
hugs...a lot of them... from Serbia....
great song.....
I love the joy of the guy at 2.44. Awesome!
HUGS from Norway!!! great thing you are doing there! if everyone was like you there would no such thing as war. :')
This is really beautiful! Thanks for spreading love and hope in the world!
Dapo.
these videos are great and warm my heart!
hugs from Toronto! ^__^