Fraser Kershaw
| Fraser Hart Kershaw Jr. | |
|---|---|
 Fraser Kershaw in El Salvador | |
| Residence | St. John, Virgin Islands |
| Occupation |
Philanthropist film maker actor |
| Years active | 2014–present |
| Parent(s) |
Fraser Hart Kershaw Lorrie Gawryla |
Fraser Hart Kershaw Jr. is a philanthropist known for his efforts in the clean water movement. He is known to bring attention to the world's water crisis. He can be seen portraying various characters in the 2016 international film, Behind the Water.[1]
Early life
Kershaw spent his teens on the island of St. John, Virgin Islands.[2] His mother works as a medical missionary in natural disasters in Latin America.[3] His father is an aesthetic artist [4] displaying energy efficient art.[5]
Filmography
Kershaw is best known as playing multiple characters in the film, Behind the Water.[6] Kershaw and Musician Brent Kutzle from OneRepublic collaborate on the musical score for the film.[7] Kershaw collaborated on a new medium of art called: live cinematic theater; an Italian production named 'Distant Vision' directed by Francis Ford Coppola.[8] Kershaw appeared in commercials and ads which showcase advocacy for clean water and hand hygiene for C2O Coconut Water, Evamor Artesian Water and Justin's Nut Butter.[9] Kershaw appeared on the live taped television program Film Works alongside outdoor cinematographer Doug Clevenger as industry experts on filming within the world water crisis.[10]
Clean water movement
In 2014, Kershaw became vocal about the clean water movement through film in the Caribbean by quoting.[11]
"No need for arguments, we know the movement grows. One person can make a difference giving back in a small way, with exponential growth that one person becomes ten, that becomes 100, that becomes 100,000, and that many people pushing to make the world a better place will do exactly that, a good place to start is by giving another human clean water. "— Fraser Kershaw
Public speaking
Kershaw speaks and presents in the Public University system.[12][13][14] Kershaw started the first annual 48 hour film festival at The University of Cincinnati.[15] He received the nickname 'The Prince of Hope' for his efforts to provide clean water in Port-au-Prince, Haiti.[16] Kershaw addressed the country of El Salvador on national news across 7 million homes bringing together congressional leaders and administration officials in hopes to furnish clean water to communities.[17]
References
- ↑ http://cananewsonline.com/main/earth-day-behind-the-water-caribvisiontv/
- ↑ http://www.potentmagazine.com/behind-water-documentary-highlights-water-crisis-latin-america/
- ↑ http://archivo.elsalvador.com/noticias/2002/4/25/elpais/elpais2.html
- ↑ Little, Patrick. "An example of relational aesthetic artist", 25 October 1977. Retrieved on 25 October 1977
- ↑ Kraft, Dave. "An example of energy efficient art", 23 January 1980. Retrieved on 23 January 1980
- ↑ http://www.behindthewater.com
- ↑ http://jlifeoc.com/one-serves-the-poor-one-provides-the-score/
- ↑ http://www.moviemaker.com/archives/moviemaking/directing/a-master-dreams-beyond-his-medium-inside-francis-ford-coppolas-live-cinema-production-distant-vision/
- ↑ https://film.ku.edu/behind-water-screened-earth-day-film-forum
- ↑ http://sacobserver.com/2014/07/local-show-hosts-national-film-makers-fraser-kershaw-doug-clevenger/
- ↑ http://sflcn.com/hello-to-hope-behind-the-water/
- ↑ http://www.unr.edu/nevada-today/news/2015/university-film-forum
- ↑ http://www.ou.edu/web/news_events/articles/news_2014/waterdocumentary.html
- ↑ http://www.heraldtimesonline.com/news/local/documentary-on-water-access-to-be-shown-at-iu-maurer/article_e49d1188-bc73-11e4-ad83-b37e031c4094.html
- ↑ http://local.cincinnati.com/share/story/221019
- ↑ http://caribbeannewsnow.com/topstory-The-Prince-of-Hope-visits-Port-Au-Prince,-Haiti-23586.html
- ↑ http://patch.com/california/lagunabeach/clean-water-efforts-win-praise