Eric Proulx Documentary 'Lemonade' Highlights Opportunities of Unemployment
The movie's tagline? "It's not a pink slip. It's a blank page."
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January 27, 2010
After he was laid off for the third time, Eric Proulx hit the internet again in search of new employment, but instead discovered stories of survivors who turned the adversity into an opportunity to do something rewarding.
The next thing he knew, he was making a film documenting these inspiring stories, even finding enough courage to delve into the family's already depleted savings, according to CBS News.
Determined to demonstrate that losing one's job can open a unique chance to start anew, the former advertising executive said, "I [wanted] to get people talking about how losing their job ended up being the best thing that ever happened to them," quoted by the news service.
The work features interviews with individuals who went on to pursue their passion for painting full time or opening yoga studios.
The movie's tagline? "It's not a pink slip. It's a blank page."
Despite the national unemployment rate of 10 percent, Proulx's stories underscore the importance of looking at the bright side of every adversity.
In addition to the opportunity to reconnect with loved ones, travel, pursue a long-neglected hobby or launch a business, some people have also taken advantage of financial incentives offered by governments across the country to go back to school to finish or get a new degree, which can ultimately lead to a better-paying career.
After he was laid off for the third time, Eric Proulx hit the internet again in search of new employment, but instead discovered stories of survivors who turned the adversity into an opportunity to do something rewarding.
The next thing he knew, he was making a film documenting these inspiring stories, even finding enough courage to delve into the family's already depleted savings, according to CBS News.
Determined to demonstrate that losing one's job can open a unique chance to start anew, the former advertising executive said, "I [wanted] to get people talking about how losing their job ended up being the best thing that ever happened to them," quoted by the news service.
The work features interviews with individuals who went on to pursue their passion for painting full time or opening yoga studios.
The movie's tagline? "It's not a pink slip. It's a blank page."
Despite the national unemployment rate of 10 percent, Proulx's stories underscore the importance of looking at the bright side of every adversity.
In addition to the opportunity to reconnect with loved ones, travel, pursue a long-neglected hobby or launch a business, some people have also taken advantage of financial incentives offered by governments across the country to go back to school to finish or get a new degree, which can ultimately lead to a better-paying career.
