Love At Second Sight is an educational video that transforms attitudes about appearance and encourages students to accept themselves and others. It's about difference and belonging, judgment and inclusion.
The 24-minute video:
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See the 2-minute trailer below.
The music video:
Watch the music video of the theme song (and how your contribution can help).
We are delighted to make Love at Second Sight freely available to schools and families. Share a link to this website or click on “YouTube” in the lower right when the video begins.
Facially different David Roche and his lovely wife Marlena Blavin share their stories with a spellbound middle-school audience. As they explore themes of self-acceptance (David finds his inner beauty) and accepting others (Marlena moves from revulsion to friendship), the students’ reactions move from discomfort and stunned silence to laughter, delight and engagement. From their faces and feedback, it is clear that their perceptions have quickly shifted as they are encouraged to take that vital second look.
David and Marlena have presented Love At Second Sight live hundreds of times in schools (to grades 6-12). Thanks to the generous support of more than 300 donors in our successful Kickstarter campaign, we were able to create this video to spread the message to even more schools and families.
WHAT STUDENTS SAY
“Whenever I’m frightened I think of your courage and it helps me do the challenges.”
Michael
“When you both were talking it made me want to cry thank you so much now I promise I will always take a second look.”
Jill
“Your talk was inspiring because sometimes I have ugly days and I can just remember the both of you.”
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“Thank you for coming to our school. You have given me a boost of confidence.”
Matthew
“You changed me and my point of view towards people and their differences. Today you taught me that it doesn’t matter what you look like on the outside, but it’s what is on the inside that counts.”
Bama
"Oh and to tell the honest truth I think that your face was pretty cool. In a good way, of course. "
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WHAT TEACHERS SAY
“We’ve had dozens of speakers here over the years, but none have sparked such overwhelmingly powerful responses from our students as did David and Marlena. Their message is joyous and uplifting - our kids (and faculty) loved them.”
Blair Fisher,
Dean of Students
Middle School
The Walker School
Marietta, GA
“I have heard so many students talking about your presentations. We had wonderful homeroom discussions! Students were clear on your messages and saw how to relate it to their own lives.”
Linda Sheppard,
Principal,
Miller Creek
Middle School,
San Rafael, CA
“With humor and sensitivity, David and Marlena show us all how to live our lives dealing with those things that make us each feel different or ‘less than.’ I wish I could mandate this performance for everyone. It is that inspiring and important.”
Lisa Pavlovsky,
Director,
Beyond Borders
Diversity Program,
Marin Country
Day School,
Corte Madera, CA
