The Life of James C. Holmes by Zlatko Cosic

The Life of James C. Holmes is a documentary film about an 83-year-old visually impaired man. With only ten percent vision, James raised five children with the help of his blind wife Naomi. James and Naomi supported their family by playing music on the streets of St. Louis and Chicago, selling goods at taverns and working in factories. It is a story about blindness, struggles, family, relationships, love and music.

The Life of James C. Holmes (28 min.30 sec., wmv)

Written and Directed by Zlatko Cosic
Camera by Vincent Ratchford and Zlatko Cosic
Music by James C. Holmes and Robin Allen
Editing by Zlatko Cosic

FILM FESTIVALS & SCREENINGS

- Picture This ... Film Festival, Calgary, Canada,
February 9-11, 2009
- Truman State University, Spring 2009