“’To Touch the Soul’ illustrates the raw reality of HIV and poverty plaguing many children in Cambodia and yet rescues us from feelings of sadness and hopelessness by showing us the beauty, innocence and pure delight of these children, and gently offers us a way to connect to our world-wide community.”

Sharon Farrell, Documentary Filmmaker

“Your film was FABULOUS! It really touched my heart. Coming from immigrant parents from a third world country, it made me realize how lucky I am. Also, it made me feel guilty because I live in a country that has provided me with so many resources. Overall, congratulations for doing such a great film!”

Daisy Garcia, University Relations and Development, California State University, Long Beach

“I thought it was just wonderful! I was teary at the end and was very encouraged to see how the children affected the lives of the artists and teachers.  I was also encouraged to know how they used their experiences to pursue activities that fulfilled their newfound need to serve.  I also wanted to know more about all the subjects involved in the project.  Please, please, please keep up the promotion of this doc...This deserves to be seen by as many people as possible!”
Laura Loftsgaarden, Kodak

“The film was awesome! Everyone I know loved it. My mom doesn't understand much English, but my dad explained it to her and they both loved it. Thank you for the wonderful job that you and the crew have done. I'm so happy and blessed that you guys were there to film and share the experience with the rest of the world. This is what Seyma wants, and he would be so happy to see it. I really wish I could send him a film or have someone else professionally translate the whole thing into Khmer so children there can watch and understand it, too.”

Sundy Ven, Cambodian American CSULB Student, “Art and Social Action in Cambodia” Class of 2005 Participant

“Your film was absolutely amazing!  The images were stunning, the story flowed beautifully, I LOVED the music, and it was just so touching and beautiful.  I could really feel the heart that went into its making.”

(Name Withheld), Broadcast Reporter/Producer

“AWESOME!!!  It made me cry.”

Lori Evans, Estate and Gift Planning, California State University, Long Beach

“The Documentary was absolutely wonderful. Congratulations once again!”

Professor Dixie Grimmett, Emeriti Faculty, California State University, Long Beach

“I wanted to tell you how beautiful, moving and life affirming your documentary was. It blew me away. Congratulations!”

Jamie Higgins, Earl Burns Miller Japanese Garden, California State University, Long Beach

“GREAT MOVIE AND WORK! You should win many awards with this project. I would vote it #1.”
President F. King Alexander, California State University, Long Beach

“You did a wonderful job with the film and, I think, really captured the essence of that first trip to Cambodia. I brought some friends with me to the screening, and after seeing it, they understood why I feel the way I do about Cambodia. I think it will also be a great resource to show future students who will be going to Cambodia and possible donors to the program. After seeing the film, I was very motivated to go back to Cambodia and looked for volunteer programs online. I found one that I was interested in and applied. I will be teaching English in Phnom Penh from May until August this summer (2008), and I am so excited about going back.”

Greg Boyd, CSULB Alumnus, “Art and Social Action in Cambodia” Class of 2005 Participant

“I cannot begin to tell you how much Linda and I were touched by everything we saw. The genius of the whole documentary is how it covered a subject that could have weighed down any heart and, instead, managed to warm and lift our hearts as it filled them with hope.”
Said Hilal, President, Applied Medical

“Wonderful, wonderful, wonderful.  You can all be so proud and I feel proud to know what is happening here.”
Professor Judy Green, Department of Social Work, California State University, Long Beach

“It was a powerful screening….and WOW..what a crowd!”

Patricia Zaid, College of Liberal Arts, California State University, Long Beach

“Beautifully shot and made doc movie in short.  I love the images of the creation of the mural.” 

Nguyen Hiep, CSULB Alumnus, “Art and Social Action in Cambodia” Class of 2005 Participant

“Truly outstanding!  Everything about it was so great.  I hope it continues gaining momentum.”

Omar Brenes, Webmaster, Consolidated Smart Systems

“The documentary was great!  People in the audience were really touched. I heard crying, laughter and sighs of hope.” 

Cynthia Lopez, Pasadena City College

“I want to express my sincere thank you to you and your crew for opening our minds and souls to the true beauty of Cambodia and that is the children.”

Tevy Pal, Director of Interior Design, tBP/Architecture

“Thank you so much for coming to our campus and sharing your documentary with us!!!”

Amanda Horne, Coordinator of Student Activities Association, Stephen F. Austin State University