The Transformative Journey Of Bill Bennett: 'The Way, My Way'

[@KnightsRose]

I loved talking with Bill about his movie and book. Stick with it even though I ask a lot about the movie making stuff, as we get to the heart change transformation when Bill talks about using the crucible of pain on his Camino Walk as a catalyst for personal change: kzbin.info/www/bejne/iqvMmGOcjLeCj5I . The first part of this interview, in which he talks about his latest novel, "The Golden Bridge" (well worth a read) can be found here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/paeUaqCCmbR3ZrM Bill Bennett can be reached at www.billbennett.com.au

[@tillyvickers2721]

Lovely...Looking forward to the film. Already love the title and being Spanish ( well kind of hybrid really...English born, raised in Spain, living in France, haha) el Camino is one of my lifelong dreams. Thanks Bill for your great sense of humour. Thanks Tim for your interviews.I found your channel years ago when I listened to Hamish Miller's nde experience. He was one of the first to open up about it and made such an impression on me. Saludos from Montpellier, France.👋❤❤

[@KnightsRose]

Hey lovely to hear.thanks for commenting and joining us all that time ago.good to hear.let us know when you get to do the Camino !

[@paull6425]

Rarely watch films anymore but this one sounds special enough to make the exception. Thanks for interview Tim.

[@KnightsRose]

Glad you enjoyed the conversation. I'm looking forward to watching it too in due course.

[@forbearancemp5283]

Can't wait to see this movie. Bill Bennett only does quality.

[@annplepyy]

Love the “Towel” story, touching. About 25 years ago I read some Shirley MacLaine’s books, and one time she came to Toronto to promote her new book The Camino at a book store. With my good friend who also read her books, and my mom who saw a few of her movies. We listened to her talk, and got her autograph on the purchased new book. Mom was delighted to meet a big star.

[@KnightsRose]

Didn't know she had done the Camino 😃

[@annplepyy]

@ she was one of the first that opened me up before Seth. She has written quite a few books, easy read.

[@griseldanelson2141]

What a fantastic interview. I'm not sure how I came up to watch it . I'm so glad I did because I have booked to see the premiere of the film The Way My Way in Sydney . Also booked to see it in Adelaide. ❤

[@KnightsRose]

Hey, So glad you enjoyed it! I'm booked to speak with Bill again in April about some of his other projects. Watch this space 😀

[@kristinaschewenius6615]

Love how Bill turned the lime light on you at the end of the interview!😁 Your videos are always so worth watching. Thank you from bringing BJ Films on the show.

[@KnightsRose]

Yeah that's the inquisitive film-maker/journo in him :)

[@alanharvey1448]

Great interview. All kudos to Bennett for reflecting on himself and his behaviour and being humbled by his injury and the Camino. His story reminds me of the life turnaround by John Brierley who wrote a number of excellent Camino guide books. So looking forward to this movie.

[@KnightsRose]

Glad you enjoyed it. I love bill's outlook on life. If you haven't yet seen it, you might also enjoy his conversation around "The golden bridge".

[@kerinski1009]

I'd never heard of him before or of the Camino. When I saw this film coming to my local cinema I thought I'd take a chance on it. I went this morning and I think his biggest mistake was not casting himself in the lead role. In this interview I find out he'd been to acting school 40 years before and decided he didn't want to be an actor but you'd think, in his career since, that he might have matured a little and been able to take that job on. Jennifer was great and Bill could have made this a real ode to love and learning in life if he'd acted opposite her. I would love to know why he chose not to do that. I think it was a cop out. I don't remember the American guy and the BJ story. That might have ended up on the cutting room floor or I fell asleep during that bit. Otherwise, the movie was okay and it was nice that most of the other pilgrims played themselves. Another reason why, if they had the guts to do it, why couldn't Bill with his experience in the industry? I really admire Actor/Directors and I know most go from acting to directing but why not the other way around, especially in a movie that is about you and your own self development? I would say the film was good but could have been better. Enjoyed, and highly recommend the film I saw this afternoon, "A Great Friend". Can barely find any reviews of that but I highly recommend it. It obviously would have had a bigger budget but to see two films focusing on stories based in amazing scenery was really a treat. All in all, they were two good films to see in one day.

[@KnightsRose]

Hi thanks for commenting. Its funny it never occurred to me to ask him directly why he didnt want to play himself in the role. I guess it's just one of those things about the character of a person. Maybe those other actor/directors (you're right, there are many) are just more comfortable being on screen than Bill is. He might have also felt that his work as a director in coaching the non-professionals was going to be immense and maybe he felt he wouldn't be able to help them realx as much if he was in the self role. I havent yet seen the movie myself but hope to when it is released online.

[@kayakerjer]

Looks great! I will actually be walking the Camino when the movie comes out. As a disabled Canadian retiree I will certainly begin the journey in pain, and maybe with a little hubris too (cough cough). Can’t wait to see how my personal journey turns out, and how this compares with the movie!

[@julianlord5366]

Pain is on the one hand a manifetation of getting on in years, but when it's chronic, it's necessarily a barrier and a challenge to be overcome.

[@julianlord5366]

Wow !! This is beautiful Bill.