Kahlil Gibran's Life Story to be Portrayed in  

International Feature Film

Dr. Tarek Chidiac, President of the Gibran National Committee of Lebanon, announced the signing of an exclusive Option Agreement with Los Angeles Producer William Nix and the Creative Projects Group. The Option grants the exclusive feature film rights to tell the life story of famed Lebanese author and artist, Kahlil Gibran with the authorization and authority of the Committee. Kahlil Gibran is best known for his iconic series of prose poems, embodied in The Prophet, but he was also a prolific painter and author of many other works, including extensive correspondence that illuminates his artistic and romantic self. He lived in the early twentieth century in Lebanon, Boston, Paris and New York. His work emphasized "unity in diversity," through internationalism and respect for various cultures and religions, as well as his own spiritual vision. One of Gibran's most recognizable statements, on service, was echoed by JFK in his 1961 Presidential Inaugural Address. When emphasizing human rights and freedom around the world, recalling the earlier words of Gibran, JFK said "ask not what your country can do for you--ask what you can do for your country." Gibran's words and works remain timely beacons for the world today, as this film will explore. The Committee will be actively involved in a dialogue and collaboration with Mr. Nix about the biographical feature.

When announcing this Agreement, Dr. Chidiac stated that "we are extremely pleased that with the involvement of Mr. Nix we can finally bring the full story of the short but notable life of the famous Lebanese author and artist, Gibran Khalil Gibran" He further stated that "our Committee will continue to work closely with Mr. Nix, with whom we have enjoyed a productive relationship on other matters, to support and tell the story of the life and work of Kahlil Gibran around the world."