Justin Baldoni on Shaping the Future of Content - Life is Beautiful Festival 2015

Actor and documentarian Justin Baldoni, creator of the series My Last Days, was told when he was pitching the show-which focuses on people who are dying-that no one would watch it, to trim it to five minutes or less and that he shouldn’t use such an evocative title. He didn’t back down because he believes in telling stories that make a difference. “If it’s not real we shouldn’t be watching.” He asks the question: “How do we remember who we are as human beings? The answer: “Content reminds us who we are in an authentic way so we can live authentic lives.” Baldoni surprises My Last Days’ Claire Wineland, an 18 year-old with cystic fibrosis, with the opportunity to share her message of what it means to be genuinely proud of one’s life: “You will never be happy with what you get unless you are happy with what you have.”
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2015 Life is Beautiful Festival's Learning Series featured bite-sized talks, moderate Q&As, and long form presentations from over 30 storytellers who inspired audiences based on three themes: A Force for Good, Shaping the Future, & Challenging the Game.

[@cesarcueto1995]

We don't need more Claires. We need more people being as they already are because that's what claire taught us. Life is as it is and we should make the most of it. We had claire for a brief time and that's wonderful.

[@jameslandy9959]

She was such an inspiration! RIP Claire. I know you’ve found peace in heaven :)

[@mollysummerfield8552]

Now, Claire...she's a authentic speaker...she was born with this ability...this can be taught...in any class room....wow.....

[@Sheila612Miller]

Molly Summerfield yes well said. RIP CLAIRE NOW YOUR ROCKING IT OUT IN HEAVEN

[@mistermomo2904]

@@Sheila612Miller and on Earth as well!

[@Zoe_EK]

Her explaining synapses was just beautiful! As a biochemistry student I love how she also pointed out the amazing and weird wonder life itself is!! I am amazed by its complexity every single day 💛

[@mauffindafat4901]

RIP Claire 😢

[@mistermomo2904]

@@mauffindafat4901 no. remember the beauty in the life she lived.

[@DrkCoat]

What a beautiful speech, what a beautiful person, what a beautiful heart. Thank you for the inspiration. I'm proud of my life

[@krishkrusiana7931]

This was beautiful....In the comments someone has said we need Claire in this world....ya that's true but I think we need think like Claire ..it's so funny that someone has to remind us that this life is beautiful ad we should be proud of it....

[@Sheila612Miller]

krish krusiana yes but until she passed last Sept a day after she did her lung transplant she truly uplifted millions and still today I'm not sure I know anyone in their 80s,70s,60s,50s,40s,30s or 20s like she was.

[@Sheila612Miller]

RIP SWEET CLAIRE YOU WILL ALWAYS BE AN INSPIRATION TO US ALL. YOU WERE WISE BEYOND, BEYOND,BEYOND YOUR YEARS TO TEACH US ALL A LITTLE ABOUT LIVING AND APPRECIATING THE LITTLE THINGS WE TAKE FOR GRANTED EVERY DAY.

[@fasianipinson3699]

Excellent speech. We need more people to do things like this...encourage people to do great things in life. Life is beautiful and one has to remember that. And we should all praise God that we get to see another day in life because tomorrow is not promised.

[@alijafar4380]

Justin baldoni is very kindhearted with soft spoken words treats everyone with respect also accepts being who you are by loving yourself despite all the odds we all in i Truly admire this inspiration

[@uberuberexperience5578]

Claire is an Angel. she came to this earth to teach people how to be human. earth needs more of you

[@gloriajepkoech6468]

what a wonderful actor Justin

[@megshafer3961]

What a firework.On this big blue ball, earth, we need Claire,...she needs to stay, until she's very old, she has much to teach and motivate us, let's pray these breathing diseases all get cures.....and very soon...

[@Sheila612Miller]

Meg Shafer well said. She was wise beyond her years. RIP CLAIRE YOUR ROCKING IT OUT IN HEAVEN NOW

[@catherine2063]

i miss you claire 🖤

[@maryjaneferguson9432]

What a wonderful series....what a beautiful, inspiring young lady....so enlightened...her life is to be very proud of...Our planet needs a Claire....this Claire...

[@resianemaculate.]

JB this is fantastic.
I would really love to meet you before my last breath on earth.Kindly make this a reality.

[@ragada.4443]

Great speech!

[@jamesandchante]

He is very interesting, intelligent, charming, and handsome. :)

[@ancientsoul809]

Pain is the stepping stone to wisdom!

[@brandiflgirlydidudothat1231]

Meaningful movement, I’m in!!!

[@nosaizekor8389]

Is life really beautiful

[@Mona-fs6tm]

Yes it is .... absolutely... I always used to complain about everything ... but Claire said it right you will never gonna be happy with what you get, Unless you are happy with what you have ...

[@kevindecoteau3186]

I'm Kevin and I'm living.....