I have known Lisa Dotolo for many years, and she has shared in many growing moments in my life, from meeting me in high school where I was shy and introverted; to being the person to join me on our many “Rhode Island Adventures”. I loved driving up in my old Jeep Wrangler to visit Lisa in Rhode Island, while spending time by the ocean and with her. I have always been a big fan of Lisa’s vocal talents.

Lisa and I have always connected, and felt as though we have lived parallel lives and understood one another. Both of us being in the arts have always been quite supportive of one another and always had a passion to follow our true calling. We would visit each other through out the years in different cities such as Rochester, Westerly, Providence, Nashville, and New York. We would have many intimate conversations about our trials, tribulations, and dreams for the future. In many ways she is like family to me.

Being one my closest friends, who actually knew a lot about my life story in detail, Lisa was the perfect person that I trusted to translate a part of my life into lyrics and perform the soundtrack. I approached Lisa, in pre-production about doing an original song for the film. She was excited for me, not only as a fellow artist but as a friend and said “She was honored to do it”. She immediately rounded up her people in Nashville and started composing the song.

Saved by bell, the song arrived two days prior to our deadline to end sound design. This was no surprise, since Lisa was always reliable, not only as a friend but as a professional artist. When I heard it for the first time, I was touched. She captured my spirit in the lyrics and beautifully interpreted the message of the movie. The theme song has an original Indie sound, grasps the theme of the film, and the lyrics are moving and heartfelt. Again, I have been blessed with a wonderful friend, and I could not be more thankful to her and her presence in my life!

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