Ben Sanderson is an alcoholic who has hit rock bottom. Cutting all personal and professional ties to his L.A. existence; he sets off for the lights of Vegas on a mission: to drink himself to death. There he meets Sera; a beautiful; seen-it-all hooker. From the moment Ben and Sera connect; they form a unique bond based upon unconditional acceptance and mutual respect that will change each of them forever. In the words of David Thompson of Los Angeles Magazine; Leaving Las Vegas is a masterpiece. Best Actor Oscar (R) winner Nicolas Cage and Best Actress nominee Elisabeth Shue set the screen ablaze in this profoundly moving love story. Nominated for two additional Academy Awards (R); Director and Adapted Screenplay; this emotionally charged powerhouse of a film graced over 100 10 Best lists including Roger Eberts #1 Movie of the Year.
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. A groundbreaking look at creativity and consciousness; rooted in the world of jazz...By pes-ann-arborEd Sarathrsquo;s ldquo;Improvisation; Creativity and Consciousnessrdquo; is a deep and thoughtful exploration of the intersection of jazz; creativity and consciousness as understood through the lens of Integral Theory. The language is dense and rich. Reading this book takes time mdash; to digest; savor; ponder; muse. But the journey is fully worth it; especially for anyone interested in the transformative power of art; music; jazz and spiritual study and the possibilities that these realms present for enriching and humanizing a world that has become overly dominated by the limitations of scientific materialism. Sarathrsquo;s book is a serious one; revealing insights that have coalesced over many years. Sarath views improvisatory jazz as a model or template for action and change in a world confronted by the challenges of the present moment in time. He also addresses the need for change in academia; and specifically in music education; proposing exciting and visionary new possibilities. The book is at times challenging and provocative; but that is one of itrsquo;s delights. It makes you think and question deeply; and leaves one with a sense of the intriguing possibilities for change that exist during this present moment in history.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. A must for all integral thinkers and musiciansBy Allan L. CombsProfessor Ed Sarath is both a scholar and a jazz musician. Here he gives us a remarkable sourcebook on consciousness; improvisational creativity; and integral thought. It is a must for all integral thinkers and musicians.Allan Combs; Ph.D.Author of Consciousness Explained Better; etc.Director of the CIIS Center for Consciousness Studies