Film synopsis from the Grassroots Films website:
In a world fraught with hostility and violence, an altruistic group of young men endeavor to understand the true essence of the human spirit by visiting forgotten souls such as homeless New Yorkers, Peruvian orphans and isolated Ghanaian lepers. By spotlighting heartwarming stories from around the world, this uplifting documentary shows viewers that every single person, no matter his or her lot in life, is beautiful.
Film history from the Grassroots Films website:
Through word of mouth only, Grassroots Films has been contacted and contracted to screen The Human Experience at private prescreenings, complete with Q&As from the filmmakers. To date, the film has been viewed by more than 100,000 people at over 250 prescreenings in 115 cities worldwide. With standing ovations as the norm and sold out shows at select Harkin's Theatres, Grassroots Films has organically created a buzz that has resulted in over 30 film festival awards and accolades.