You are BEAUTIFUL as You Are

Thank you Justine & Michael 💚

What is more important - a beautiful face or a beautiful heart?

While outer beauty may turn heads at first, it is easily forgotten when the true nature is revealed. Inner beauty will be remembered. Our relationships with others will be what is cherished.

"The important thing is not how one looks, but how you are able to connect to the people and the world around you." - Jenny Jackson

This film features Jenny Jackson.
Filmed in Hermanus, South Africa.

Who is Green Renaissance? We are a tiny collective of 3 passionate filmmakers (Michael, Justine and Jackie). We live off-grid and dedicate our time to making films that we hope will inspire and share ideas.

Equipment used - Sony A7 MKIII

Behind The Clouds - by Swirling Ship
Philosophy - by Wild Tulip
The Stones - by Wild Tulip
Yulia Waltz - by Alon Peretz
Gone From Here - by Philip Daniel Zach
Inhale - by Salt of the Sound

Sound mix by Tamryn Breakey and Stef Albertyn

Many thanks to the following for assisting with translations:
Arabic - by Mohammad Alkhudhair
Catalan - by Pau Zabaleta
Vietnamese - by Tam Do

[killersister]

When a 85 yr old says: "The past 20 years were the best of my life" doesn't that give hope? 💗

[QueenAnnesLace]

My first thought was, what a beautiful woman! I literally gasped when she said she wished she had been born beautiful, you were and you are dear lady.

[andreawright]

Her mother was wrong--this woman IS beautiful ❤

[carolnewlands]

I watch her clips over and over..because she is the MOST beautiful..the spirit..the wisdom..I am 71 and she motivates

[artisforusall]

OH my GOODNESS, the BEAUTY of this woman’s spirit is incredible!! NO WONDER everyone wanted another video!!

[gracebennion]

Oh my. What can I say. When you crush a rose hard and long enough, the pure fragrant oil has to be released - somehow. You lifted the lid and now, you are pouring the oil. How very precious.

[judya.shroads]

How sad. My Mom never ever said that I was pretty. There were no hugs or kisses, ever. She never taught me how to bake, cook or sew. She was great at them all. Saying I love you was not in her vocabulary.
I stayed out of the house and was a tomboy. I was an only child.
Married 3 times to no avail. I did have a daughter and I hugged, kiss her and told her everything that I didn't hear. I love you.

[lidyapacheco]

What a beautiful woman. How sad her mother couldn't see that. No child should have to endure this. It breaks my heart. I am so glad she is able to enjoy life now. Its never too late.

[twowisehands]

“When we take a wrong turning, we have to find the right road.” I love you, Jenny. It took me until I was 70 to merge with myself, and I never looked back. Beauty and creativity made this possible. You are loved, you beautiful woman. You made a difference in my life, and I have sent your video to many folks I love. Keep on creating and loving yourself.

[tatid]

“I tried. I have tried. And I am still trying.” Instant tears. Same queen.

[ahmadwarburton]

Literally I cried out and tears slided down on my cheeks when she dropped her head after listening from her mother that "All Cats are Black at Night" and SHE seemed me as an ANGEL glowing with all its inner beauty.

@Green Renaissance, believe ME!!! You are doing a marvelous job and please keep on producing such life changing videos /movies because you guys (writers, producers, directors, everyone of you) are actually LIGHTHOUSE of HOPE.

[Pablo]

This happens to a lot of children. They absorb these lies like a sponge and it takes a long time to squeeze it all out. It was a lie you were always beautiful.

[chayastern]

The first thought I had when watching this is that she is

[sunitashine]

When you say “I tried”, u lived, u experienced, u died thousand times and still survived... kudos to this amazing survivor of hateful surroundings.. love from India 🇮🇳

[rademos]

I thought she was utterly marvelous the moment I discovered her. The second she spoke. She’s dynamic and I thought how unconventionally beautiful she is — her sassoon pixie cut her chambray smock— but her depth and wisdom and her contentment thru much pain was / amazing. My only regret I’ll never spend a day at her house talking art. Music beauty cats flowers philosophy — and laughing — she’s more beautiful than she’ll ever know. Every woman wants to be beautiful. My mother once told me I’d have to always work at my looks. Uggh. I’ve never felt beautiful I too have a sharp tongue Being soft was harder. So vulnerable. Thank you for sharing you’re a shooting star —- your videos are captivating. I’m an artist alone and sometimes look at myself at 67 and think what’s the point. You have given me so much to think about thsnk you

[patriciagriffin]

Isn't it a shame the effect of these narcissist parents have on their children. Black cat s are all beautiful and have the light within

[anitarogers]

Beautiful Lady with a beautiful heart!

[margheritagalasso]

The very first thought I had the first time I saw this lady was: how beautiful, how charming, how fascinating she is! I want to be like her, painting those inspiring paintings and wearing such fancy skirts and sweaters. But then I simply fell in love with her when she told her life struggle and the loneliness she felt. And I will put on my gravestone too “I tried, I have tried and I am still trying “! 🧚‍♀️

[sabbieh.]

Just watched all 4 of your videos, Jenny and cried through each one. At one time in my life I saw myself and felt myself as being a heavy person both physically, mentally, & emotionally. The physical me was a burden. I carried a load through life. When I first saw you, I saw a lively, vibrant woman with colorful, flowing clothing on her body and on her head. You are just air, light and breezy, bright smile and laughter. You are what a person looks like who has unloaded their burden. Wow! Thank you Jenny.

[susank]

It pains me to hear her speak about herself as "not born beautiful." I see such a beautiful human with profound insight, who has struggled much of her life to make herself feel worthy and whole. Simply, because her mother was obviously an unhappy person. A truth distilled here: how we talk to our children becomes their inner voice. As parents, we must choose our words carefully and intentionally.

Thank you GR for yet another deeply moving, aesthetically gorgeous and thoughtful video. You continue to amaze and inspire!!! Miigwetch!