Fraser Kershaw

Fraser Hart Kershaw Jr.

Fraser Kershaw in El Salvador
Residence Orange County, California
Nationality St. John, Virgin Islands
Education Penn State University
California Baptist University
Occupation Activist • Filmmaker
Years active 2014–present
Parent(s) Fraser Kershaw
Lorrie Gawryla

Fraser Hart Kershaw Jr. is an activist in the clean water movement throughout the United States and Latin America.[1][2] He made his television debut acting as multiple characters in the 2016 international film Behind the Water.[3]

Early life

Kershaw attended State College Area High School in Pennsylvania.[4] Kershaw spent his teens on the island of St. John, Virgin Islands.[5] His mother works as a medical missionary in natural disasters in Latin America.[6] His father was a landscaper and artist.[7][8] Kershaw's father unexpectedly committed suicide in 2007.[9] Kershaw attended University Park at Pennsylvania State University,[10] California Baptist University in Riverside, California[4] and Liberty University in Lynchburg Virginia.[11] Non-Profit Colleges Online presented the top 50 schools with programs that believe in students' before profits and they showcase Kershaw, musician Drew Shirley and best selling author Rick Warren as notable alumni.[12]

Biography

2014–present: Breakthrough and critical success

The Jamaican diaspora states Kershaw helps the Caribbean people with life giving efforts that spark change.[13] Caribbean Entertainment Magazine stated Kershaw's film, Behind the Water, reached every territory in the Caribbean, Canada, the UK and the northeast United States.[14] He hosted the 2016 film Behind the Water.[15] Kershaw and musician Brent Kutzle from OneRepublic collaborate on the musical score for the film.[16] Kershaw can be seen in television commercials that are noted as earth friendly.[17] Kershaw is seen in Movie Maker Magazine collaborating with Greg Mellott and Francis Ford Coppola on a new art form called live cinema.[18] Modern Traveler Magazine showcased Kershaw filming in never before documented areas of Latin America.[19] The Toronto Yogi Times interviewed Kershaw in Los Angeles and they stated after talking with Kershaw they believed in humanity again.[20] Travel Magazine stated Kershaw traveled the world and has slept in huts without electricity to lavish accommodations and these experiences reinforced his opinion that no matter the environment everybody deserves the right to drink clean water.[21] On July 19, 2014 The Sacramento Observer announced Kershaw and National Geographic's Doug Clevenger chose the capital of California to showcase a portion of a new film about water.[22] When Kershaw and Clevenger appeared on AT&T Kershaw claimed it's possible to solve the world water problem one town at a time.[23]

Public speaking and activism

Kershaw can be seen presenting at public university film forums.[24] Kershaw has contributed his experiences with acting and drama to public universities.[25] While performing in the theater he's known to become emotional and challenge the audience.[26] 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.[27] Kershaw was called 'He No Faking Jamaican' for his activism in the Caribbean.[28]

In 2014, Kershaw documented and explored the communities of Port-au-Prince with overwhelming obstacles.[29] In November 2014 he publicly spoke with community leaders in the capital of Haiti about launching health campaigns for community leaders to provide clean water.[30] He was recorded saying, “I know the Haitian people because I am the Haitian people, we are both human, one and the same, we thirst together and we drink together, we want water that heals instead of steals."[31] He received the nickname 'The Prince of Hope' for his efforts to provide clean water in Port-au-Prince, Haiti.[32]

On January 22, 2015 The Nevada Today reported Kershaw at the Wells Fargo Auditorium performing at the University of Nevada, Reno and the student body became energized from Kershaw's performance by winning their hearts and minds with his ability to inspire through his work.[33] Filmmaker Kari Barber reported Kershaw turning their world upside down.[33] On February 24, 2015 Kershaw presented at the International Law Society speaker series at the Maurer School of Law in Indiana University where he presented his international experiences working with pillars of rural cinema.[34]

On March 28, 2015 he started a film festival for 45,000 student's at the University of Cincinnati encouraging the filmmakers to be fearless and compared the event to a sweaty gym full of boxers ready to spar.[35] Cincinnati.com reported the film festival an important piece of history for Cincinnati, and native Steven Spielberg will be proud to see the film industry grow within the city.[36] In Lawrence, Kansas on Earth Day 2015 Kershaw performed in a full theater at the University of Kansas and during the event Kershaw said, "This Earth Day, we're far beyond a debate about the importance of water.” He added, "We're focused on taking action, preparing communities here locally on leading an international effort for action."[37] The University of Kansas Department of Film and Media studies stated "Kershaw inspired and energized, entertained their thoughts about helping while still remaining very personable and humble."[37] Kershaw has said while performing he hopes people will continue to chase after life changing ideas and passions.[38]

Kershaw in Port-au-Prince, Haiti

Charity work and other interests

Kershaw self funded an initiative called Water Works and said its focus is to provide clean and safe drinking water to people in developing nations.[39] He has said in Vitamin Retailer Magazine that Water Works started the day he saw people weeping over water related deaths.[40] The Fort Lauderdale Daily News boasted Kershaw using its airport as his launch pad to give people clean water.[41] They reported him saying it is his oasis in between trips and it's the crew's production home base to debrief before flying all over the world.[41] The Lodi news said while Kershaw was in Indonesia he lost ten pounds from a water borne illness and a doctor traveled to document Kershaw's condition.[42]

Green Clean Magazine said Kershaw believes the new generation is done with people who spew facts, figures, and formulas for fun and there must be a call to action.[43] Modern Latina Magazine showed Kershaw studying sugar samples from tree leaves as a way to pin point a drought to assess solutions with its data.[44] Luxury Travel Magazine featured Kershaw testing out prototype luggage designed by the Swedish brand Thule Group.[45]

He is known to create aid for non-profit organizations that support international orphans and widows.[46] Kershaw has stated in an interview that every person dreams of being loved and accepted and along the way many lose faith in humanity and his team's goal is to inspire everyone on the planet who loves fellow humans to empower another Spirit, engage with the world, and make a difference.[47] Kershaw is known to answer reporters questions in metaphors.[48] Mother Earth News asked him about what made him decide to host a film and he replied, “Wherever there is a shadow, it is because there is light and I wanted to shed light into the pitch dark and this is where we went, to bring some folks clean water.”[48] On November 20, 2014 Kershaw brought attention to the water issues at Indian Village, Death Valley, for the Native American Timbisha Shoshone Tribe and he said, "Death valley's landscapes gives the eyes a prize".[49]

Upcoming projects

On April 27, 2016 Kershaw announced on Caribbean Cana News that he will turn the film Behind the Water into a live performance piece.[50]

Controversy

On October 9, 2014 Kershaw presented at The University of Oklahoma and after the performance he made an appearance for an interview and he jumped up out of his seat and lunged forward while screaming, “Love! Charge!” pumping his fists like a battering ram".[51] In an interview with the South Florida Caribbean news Kershaw talked about advocating piracy and idolizing outlaw behaviors and mentioned people should quit their jobs, sell their belongings, and help because he believes modern day piracy is legal, and it heals.[52] On June 14, 2016 Kershaw mentioned people without clean water should stand up without fear and kick tables over.[53] He was interviewed by Healthy Family television and he spoke about the importance of health campaigns in villages and then he said, “Lace and walk hut to hut, and for this I always recruit Mormons, they can usually out walk and out knock just about anybody.”[54]

Personal life

Kershaw lives in Orange County, California.[55] Kershaw mentioned when he travels he gains clarity about important decisions versus when he is inside his own bubble at home.[19] Kershaw said in Carib Entertainment Magazine that he likes when failure is possible because it makes him feel alive and that failure excites him as it mimics life and drives his projects.[53] Kershaw has stated he throws away his cell phone while doing creative work.[56] Kershaw said in Vegan Magazine that he's not a vegan and he hands out probiotics like crack.[57] Kershaw talked about eliminating things in his life which gives him time to reach big goals.[38] Kershaw claims his most difficult challenge while helping others is his ego and himself and has never accepted a dime for his efforts.[39] Kershaw has said he will dance around anyone blocking the basic human right of clean drinking water."[58]

References

  1. ↑ "Fraser Kershaw Raises the Standard of the Bucket List | Natural Nutmeg Magazine". naturalnutmeg.com. Retrieved 2016-06-23.
  2. ↑ "Fraser Kershaw Veggies Out with Vegan Vagabonds". Retrieved 2016-06-23.
  3. ↑ "Earth Day – Behind the Water – CaribVisionTV". cananewsonline.com. Retrieved 2016-06-23.
  4. 1 2 "Fraser Kershaw - 2005 Men's Soccer". Retrieved 16 October 2016.
  5. ↑ "#potentmag". www.potentmagazine.com. Retrieved 2016-06-23.
  6. ↑ ElSalvador.com. "Missionary". archivo.elsalvador.com. Retrieved 2016-06-23.
  7. ↑ Little, Patrick. "An example of relational aesthetic artist", 25 October 1977. Retrieved on 25 October 1977
  8. ↑ Kraft, Dave. "An example of energy efficient art", 23 January 1980. Retrieved on 23 January 1980
  9. ↑ "Fraser Hart Kershaw (1948 - 2007) - Find A Grave Memorial". Retrieved 16 October 2016.
  10. ↑ "Hollywood reaches Ephrata - Ephrata Review". 14 January 2015. Retrieved 16 October 2016.
  11. ↑ Allen, Ted. "7 vs. 7 Futbal Fiesta Soccer Classic ctermed a success". NewsAdvance.com. Retrieved 2016-10-16.
  12. ↑ "Best Online Bachelor's in Communication and Public Relations: Students Before Profits Award 2015-2016". Retrieved 16 October 2016.
  13. ↑ ""He no Faking Jamaican" – Fraser Kershaw – Jamaican Diaspora Organisation". www.jamaicadiaspora.org. Retrieved 2016-06-23.
  14. ↑ "Caribbean Entertainment Magazine". Retrieved 16 October 2016.
  15. ↑ "A Glimpse Into the Making of a New Film About the Global Water Crisis". www.sacmag.com. Retrieved 2016-06-23.
  16. ↑ "One Serves the Poor, One provides the Score | Jlife". jlifeoc.com. Retrieved 2016-06-23.
  17. ↑ "Behind the Water screened at Earth Day Film Forum - Department of Film & Media Studies". Retrieved 16 October 2016.
  18. ↑ "A Master Dreams Beyond His Medium: Inside Francis Ford Coppola's Live Cinema Production, Distant Vision - MovieMaker Magazine". 16 September 2015. Retrieved 16 October 2016.
  19. 1 2 "Modern Traveler – Hip Hotels and Cool Trips – Behind the Water with Fraser Kershaw". Retrieved 16 October 2016.
  20. ↑ Jensen, Jenna (2014). "A Film that explores the power all of us have to be heroes.".
  21. ↑ Ream, Sharon (November 20, 2014). "The Good Life of Death Valley".
  22. ↑ "Local Show Hosts National Film Makers: Fraser Kershaw & Doug Clevenger". sacobserver.com. Retrieved 2016-10-17.
  23. ↑ "A Glimpse Into the Making of a New Film About the Global Water Crisis". Retrieved 2016-10-16.
  24. ↑ HTO. "Documentary on water access to be shown at IU Maurer School of Law". HeraldTimesOnline. Retrieved 2016-06-23.
  25. ↑ "What's in a Name? CCM Drama Is Now Acting". University of Cincinnati. Retrieved 2016-10-16.
  26. ↑ Palmquist, Alexis (October 19, 2014). "Kershaw Raises the Standard of the bucket list".
  27. ↑ "Clean Water Efforts Win Praise". Laguna Beach, CA. Retrieved 2016-06-23.
  28. ↑ http://www.jamaicadiaspora.org/entertainment/he-no-faking-jamaican-fraser-kershaw/
  29. ↑ Charlene., CMC (November 2014). "Behind the Water Documentary Set to Release".
  30. ↑ "Haiti: Der Prinz der Hoffnung besucht Port-au-Prince". www.karibik-news.com. Retrieved 2016-10-16.
  31. ↑ "Caribbean News Now!: News from Haiti". www.caribbeannewsnow.com. Retrieved 2016-10-16.
  32. ↑ "The Prince of Hope visits Port Au Prince, Haiti | Caribbean News Now". caribbeannewsnow.com. Retrieved 2016-06-23.
  33. 1 2 "'Behind the Water' host shares experience at Film Forum". University of Nevada, Reno. Retrieved 2016-10-17.
  34. ↑ HTO. "Documentary on water access to be shown at IU Maurer School of Law". HeraldTimesOnline. Retrieved 2016-10-16.
  35. ↑ "Fraser Kershaw visits Cincinnati for 48 Hours - #Story". local.cincinnati.com. Retrieved 2016-06-23.
  36. ↑ "Fraser Kershaw visits Cincinnati for 48 Hours - #Share_Story". local.cincinnati.com. Retrieved 2016-10-17.
  37. 1 2 "Behind the Water screened at Earth Day Film Forum | Department of Film & Media Studies". film.ku.edu. Retrieved 2016-10-17.
  38. 1 2 "Sooners Discuss Documentary with Host Fraser Kershaw". www.ou.edu. Retrieved 2016-10-17.
  39. 1 2 "Back Talk with Fraser Kershaw - Vitamin Retailer Magazine". Vitamin Retailer Magazine. 2014-09-29. Retrieved 2016-10-17.
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  41. 1 2 "Fort Lauderdale is production base for new National Geographic film". Fort Lauderdale Daily. Retrieved 2016-10-17.
  42. ↑ "Lodi's Dr. Jennifer Hetzner works to clean up water worldwide". Lodinews.com. Retrieved 2016-10-16.
  43. ↑ "People we Love: Behind the Water's Fraser Kershaw | Green Cleaning Magazine". www.greencleaningmagazine.com. Retrieved 2016-10-16.
  44. ↑ "Behind the Water —". Retrieved 16 October 2016.
  45. ↑ "A Rock Star, A Film Director, and Fraser Kershaw Roll Forward". Retrieved 16 October 2016.
  46. ↑ Allen, Ted. "7 vs. 7 Futbal Fiesta Soccer Classic ctermed a success". Retrieved 16 October 2016.
  47. ↑ Center, bignews.biz - Free Press Release Distribution. "New Behind the Water". bignews.biz. Retrieved 2016-10-16.
  48. 1 2 "Filming Mother Earth's Thirst: 'Behind the Water' Takes Viewers on a Search for Clean Water – Nature and Environment – MOTHER EARTH NEWS". Mother Earth News. Retrieved 2016-10-17.
  49. ↑ Ream, Sharon (November 20, 2014). "The Good Life of Death Valley".
  50. ↑ "Earth Day – Behind the Water – CaribVisionTV". cananewsonline.com. Retrieved 2016-10-16.
  51. ↑ "Fraser Kershaw Raises the Standard of the Bucket List - Natural Nutmeg Magazine". Retrieved 16 October 2016.
  52. ↑ "Hello To Hope: Behind the Water - South Florida Caribbean News". South Florida Caribbean News. 2014-11-19. Retrieved 2016-10-16.
  53. 1 2 "Caribbean Entertainment Magazine". Caribbean Entertainment Magazine. Retrieved 2016-10-16.
  54. ↑ http://healthyfamily.tv/2014/10/filmmaker-fraser-kershaw-dances-with-non-profits-for-humanity/
  55. ↑ "One Serves the Poor, One provides the Score - Jlife". Retrieved 16 October 2016.
  56. ↑ "'Behind the Water' host shares experience at Film Forum". Retrieved 16 October 2016.
  57. ↑ "Fraser Kershaw Veggies Out with Vegan Vagabonds". Retrieved 16 October 2016.
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