Rocky "Anna": Love Is the Only Currency

Rocky Braat is no one special. He'd tell you that himself. His emails are full of misspellings and typos. But he has given his life to the love of others. The guy didn't even particularly like kids to begin with. But then he had his heart broken -- open. Today the 30-something-year-old from Pittsburgh lives in a cement hut and has dedicated the rest of his life to a community of AIDS orphans in Chennai, South India. "Blood Brother" is a new documentary made by a 100% volunteer crew that opens a window on "Rocky Anna's" journey. A journey of raw, ragged edges that reaches beyond the harsh veil of suffering for our transformative capacity to love.

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  • Robin

    Saw Blood Brother last night at Denton's Thin Line Film Fest - wonderful story! Rocky's heart is as big as Texas & India combined!

  • david Jones

    AmaZing Beautiful Human Spirit Prevailing Over Tragedy and Perils with sheer Volumes Of Massive Love,Compassion and Understanding. Rocky is a Modern Day "Mother Teresa."

  • sheetal

    what raw spirit! my deepest respect for rocky anna's journey..

  • Dominique

    It was incredibly inspiring the way this young man has dedicated his life to others. What a beautiful beautiful gift.

  • tamilyn

    the truth is what inspired me ..he spoke honestly and impacted me ..xo

  • Joanna

    It reminded me of the reason I'm moving to Rwanda, Africa. It's always good to reconnect with my purpose, especially when I get caught up in the details rather than the 'currency'. Christopher Lowman is one who is on the same path. Google his name and learn more

  • Aylea

    The sharing of seeing that it is Beautiful to Love others and reach out to them.

  • chad Harper

    Love is the only currency As far as I can see Your heart is pure humanity Thank you for sharing with me As you bless those children You bless all mankind Your story makes hearts grow Far and wide The grinch who stole Christmas Couldn't even resist this Cause what you give those kids Is an everyday wish list Of what we look at as sacrifice But I know for you it's the only life I have been to haiti and tasted this love It changed my life, that's what it does I came back home and began to think like you I soon must pack my things and move too Thank you Rocky for reminding me That love is the ONLY currency To my blood brother Chad Harper Peace Love and Hip Hop www.hiphopsaveslives.org

  • Trevor Nottage

    Some-one, one person can make a difference in the lives of others in practical ways and can inspire others to do the same with their life. How can I get a copy of this film to show in The Bahamas?

  • Patti

    Thank you~ the gift of love and the "currency" it becomes for others,this is a reminder for all of us.

  • tammie fowles

    Beautiful, heartbreaking, oh so real.... I encourage others to read his blog.

  • jawahar maharishi

    good heart with love is more valued than currencies

  • Arun Solochin

    It's inspiring. Where can I see the documentary???

  • Kristin Pedemonti

    We all need LOVE. Yes indeed. Thank you for taking a chance,making a choice and sharing YOUR LOVE. Hugs from my heart to yours. Kristin

  • John

    What an inspiring video!

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  • Learn more about Rocky's work: We Must So They Can. Read the heart-rending stories of what life is like for the abandoned children he loves.
  • India is third, behind South Africa and Nigeria, in terms of number of people living with HIV/AIDS. This report gives more information by state and by types of at-risk population, including women.
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