Where I Stand: The Hank Greenspun Story

This was an amazing portrayal of a man who is was unknown to me until I viewed this film. I learned what it takes to be a hero in the country and to be an unsung one. This is about a man who was able to stand up for his beliefs, without fear of consequences. The world needs more people like him...see this movie. I was lucky enough to hear the director discuss how the movie came about and the difficulty he is having in finding a distributor for it. If I let my paranoia in I might wonder if powerful people might be put off by the morality of this man and his family. Please advocate for this to me seen in schools, synagogues and journalism schools.

Hank Goldspun was a courageous and benevolent rogue. He was a man anchored with the uncommon drive that most of us only read about or see in, well, the movies.

Where I Stand: The Hank Greenspun Story is inspired by Greenspun's autobiography. This film is an impressive, artistic weave of Mr. Goldspun's world -- an insightful collage of live footage, photographs, interviews, and Anthony Hopkin's narration. This work is smoothly sequenced, quick-paced, and an historically enticing delight. It is not at all the typical maudlin biography/documentary of an astounding life lived, but, instead, an astounding tapestry of that astounding life.

Where I Stand is an extremely well done documentary that should get wide distribution. The documentary profiles Hank Greenspun, who took on the mob, Joe McCarthy and the IRS. Greenspun is not well known outside of Las Vegas, but should be. The Director, Scott Goldstein, used archival footage, including some that had been stored out in the Nevada desert, to bring Hank Greenspun to life. Goldstein used Anthony Hopkins to narrate as if Greenspun were still alive, telling the story in the first person. From the opening clicks of the typewriter to the final chapter in the story, I was enthralled. Where I Stand is a winner of a documentary.

Well told story about an amazing human being. I wish there were more people like this man. A person who cared for what was right in this world. He fought corruption head on. I can not believe that Hank Greespun is not a household name. At one point, i felt like i was watching Forrest Gump. This man did so many spectacular things in life. The film was so well done. Even though it was a documentary, it never felt like it. Scott Goldstein did an amazing job of telling the story of this amazing man. The film quality was superb, excellent effects, the music score was emotional and the editing was spectacular. A heart warming, informative film that everyone should see. Must See.

I saw this film last night as the season grand finale of our film society, and it was worth the wait...but wait! At the end of the show we found out that the film does not have a distribution deal. After seeing this amazing, historically important, inspirational story (read the other reviews), imagine wanting to take your friends, parents, and children to this gem of a film only to be thwarted. I suggest we fight, just like Hank Greenspun, and get this film shown in theaters. Hank taught us the power of the word, so use letters to papers, reviews on websites, and lots and lots of words. See the film as soon as possible yourself, and if you can't, join in and agitate until it is available to you and anyone else who wants to see it in wide release.

I recommend the film to anyone who is interested in a broad range of topics, from early Israel, to Las Vegas, to Watergate, to Howard Hughes, to nuclear waste and storage in Nevada, to fighting for justice.