He's Smiling But You Won't Be When You Hear His Story

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5 жыл бұрын

To support my efforts to create more clips please donate to me at www.patreon.com/allinaday. Keep watching. His father just gets worse. Here is another clip of him - • He Shares Why His Marr... . I find him quite incredible with all that he endured and I admire his blunt storytelling style. But watching his face, the pain is still inside him. I had a business several years ago that trained local videographers around the USA to do my kind of interviewing. We offered the service to family members interested in having one of my videographer interviewers conduct a one hour interview with a family member as a legacy video. This man was one of the videos we made. Unfortunately, the business didn't succeed and there were several reasons why. This was recorded in 2008.

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@mississippisteeler95 5 жыл бұрын

Its amazing how interesting the interview of someone that is a total stranger can be. That just proves everyone has a story and it is most definitely worth hearing. I've met people who were by no means a celebrity or famous but they had done and seen some amazing things. David, I'm kind of surprised your business didn't take off. That seemed like a cool idea.

@SJM6791 5 жыл бұрын

That is a fantastic point!! I’ve always found “regular” folks to be a hell of a lot more interesting than our so called celebrities and athletes.

@travisp5747 5 жыл бұрын

Saint Michael That’s because they are relatable. A Celebrity and an average person person have virtually nothing in common. The only things we might find interesting are the things we envy or fantasize about the life they live.

@itannoysme3348 5 жыл бұрын

He's got such a young voice.

@aidancornue2276 5 жыл бұрын

I like how a person can walk into a crowd and notice each person and realize that every one of them have a story and memories. People tell stories of all kinds, and we, viewers of David Hoffman, experience this in his way, video and audio. Thank you David for sharing the stories of these people with us! ❤️

@DavidHoffmanFilmmaker 5 жыл бұрын

thank you as well. And if at all possible, I look forward to receiving a story from you. David Hoffman-filmmaker

@chriscollesano8463 5 жыл бұрын

I feel for this guy and his mom. Sounds like dad needed to end up missing for good.

@NickGerse 5 жыл бұрын

No matter how much pain you’ve been through, all you need, truly, is peace from within yourself. How to live happy, folks. Regardless of the hate, love.

@shahbazsheikh3545 5 жыл бұрын

He never hoards money - he gives it all away and it keeps coming back. Generous people are generally the most at peace ones.

@julienielsen3746 5 жыл бұрын

Luke 6:38 Give, and it shall be given unto you; good measure, pressed down, and shaken together, and running over, shall men give into your bosom. For with the same measure that ye mete withal it shall be measured to you again.

@soulkitchen1979 5 жыл бұрын

The pain is always there. It never leaves.

@pedromeza2398 5 жыл бұрын

An incredible interview, that is shocking, yet this is a common occurrence.

@clacicle 5 жыл бұрын

What an incredible life story. I’m curious how his life turned out.

@AGDinCA 5 жыл бұрын

Wow...there is so much to be read between the lines. This story, his story, was so captivating; i wish i knew the rest. Two part that particularly captured my attention: 15:38-16:08 and the very last line. In both cases, he really showcases his amazing outlook on life, in spite of the terrible treatment he received.

@ridjdpoi7223 5 жыл бұрын

I'm thankful I found your channel David. I like documentaries and have enjoyed all of yours I've seen. Wherever I go, I wonder about people's stories. This video was another gem.

@kmsnow6292 5 жыл бұрын

I'd love to hear how his life turned out once he reached adulthood. What does he do for a living, does he have wife and kids, etc. Too often, especially coming from a far east country as I was, we hear the term "American dream", but until you see another perspective at the other end of the spectrum you tend to take a lot of things for granted. Great story.

@incufan32 5 жыл бұрын

You can never judge a book by it's cover. I appreciate listening to these stories as you can never really now what the people around you are experiencing or going through. This guy seems to have done well for himself despite his tough upbringing. America, just like any country, still has it's flaws but the wonderful thing about living in America is that no matter your past you can still find success and happiness if you work hard.

@kmsnow6292 5 жыл бұрын

@@incufan32 I don't think you can find many who will argue that America is not the land of opportunity where if you work hard you can achieve your goal, but what makes you think this old man in the video made up all these horrible stories about his dad, mom, and sister. What is the incentive for him?

@incufan32 5 жыл бұрын

KM Snow Oh I wasn't trying to say he made it up! Was just saying he seems to have a pretty good attitude about things despite his father.

@rose4490 3 жыл бұрын

I feel so sorry for this dude's sister!

@WilliamAlanPhoto 5 жыл бұрын

That business idea sounds like something I'd come up with. A heart in the right place... for a product most people just can not understand in advance. Thanks again for posting.

@MrFeckham 5 жыл бұрын

What a fascinating story. After all the bs he dealt with he still keeps smiling. I’m the same just keep smiling (in the long run) regardless of what people do. Don’t let anyone break your spirit.

@peternicholson2504 4 жыл бұрын

Such a good interview. Sad that this business idea didn't work. It is a good idea and this is a good example. So many interesting stories we have not heard. He is a good man that went through a lot. Thanks for sharing this with us.

@SAMUELVISCOSI 5 жыл бұрын

God bless this man

@Freedomfighter76239 5 жыл бұрын

What an uplifting dude

@bigdad6993 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you David.

@bigdad6993 5 жыл бұрын

and by @12:57. Heartbreak.

@citizengrotto1809 5 жыл бұрын

Hi David!! One thing that I think would be very helpful is if you put the date of the interview in the description, and perhaps maybe even the years associated with the topics in the interview ?

@DavidHoffmanFilmmaker 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you. It was recorded in 2008. David Hoffman-filmmaker

@thebyder540 5 жыл бұрын

hey david, is this man still alive today? What an incredibly heartbreaking yet incredible story told by this man.

@HerMajesty5 5 жыл бұрын

Great Story!

@stevetrivago 5 жыл бұрын

✊🏼. Inner peace ☮️ he’s found it through all that..

@willofortune7048 5 жыл бұрын

Inner peace , out of all the dark treatment from life , realize it is out of you. Most become dark , treat others as they were , to hold on to better , you become what's missing , true human being .

@maggazilla 5 жыл бұрын

As usual, can not look away.

@retrodux858 3 жыл бұрын

Still smiling :-]

@kristenglanton6809 2 жыл бұрын

He went straight from "my dad threatened to kill my entire family" to "he kept his promise with the new scooter so off we went". 😬😬 The internalized trauma is whew! 😔 I can't keep up!

@DayTripperLennon 5 жыл бұрын

Hi David, thanks for this upload. Is he still alive? What a life.

@gusdagher5968 5 жыл бұрын

i don't even how i ended up here but there is always someone that had it worse than you

@BtrDaze 3 жыл бұрын

Makes me wanna tell my story too

@badmyse1 5 жыл бұрын

Wow, glass half always... Mind warrior this man. Do you have the rest of the interview Mr Hoffman

@DavidHoffmanFilmmaker 5 жыл бұрын

Yes I do. And I will be posting one other clip from this gentleman In the next week or 2. David Hoffman-filmmaker

@badmyse1 5 жыл бұрын

@@DavidHoffmanFilmmaker oh yeah, I'm looking forward to hearing more of his story. Thankyou for providing these unique interviews.

@michaelludvik2173 5 жыл бұрын

There should be a picture of this guy in the dictionary under resilient. How can I see the rest of the interview?

@marbleman52 5 жыл бұрын

A tale of opposite reactions to Life. This man took those horrible situations and learned how to cope and endure and survive. His sister went the opposite direction. I am reminded of a story; probably made up, but one that illustrates this same situation. The story is of an interviewer who is interviewing 2 Brothers. They grew up in the same family and experienced the same family troubles. The Father was very much like this man's Dad...an abusive alcoholic. The Mother became a drug addict to try and cope with the awful home life. One Brother grows up to be a model citizen and family man; the other brother becomes a criminal and in prison. This interviewer asks both Brothers the same question...That with the home life that you had, why did you grow up to be the kind of person that you are today ? Both Brothers gave the same answer...That with the home life that they had, what choice did they have..!

@movsestimiryan3854 5 жыл бұрын

marbleman52--- That is a very interesting story. I am surprised at how strongly my heart reacted to it.

@bullstag47 5 жыл бұрын

Similar to my father and my biological grandfather’s relationship.

@oldndayzd9281 4 жыл бұрын

We've all Got our stories too tell don't we

@DavidHoffmanFilmmaker 4 жыл бұрын

So true. David Hoffman - filmmaker

@acchaladka 5 жыл бұрын

Sounds like his mom was a lot tougher than his dad. The world of the 50s - 70s didn’t give her or any women options to live a truly free life. Reminds me of the Scarsdale doctor, where she ‘killed her abusive husband because she meant to kill herself.’

@kingarthur1217 3 жыл бұрын

Women had it WAY better in the 70s than the 50s, tbh.

@acchaladka 3 жыл бұрын

@@kingarthur1217 sure, as a result of fighting for it, and big strides have been made (as well as significant detours unfortunately). However in the seventies a woman still generally was expected to play number two to her husband or any man, didn’t have full rights in all states or countries, could be fired for getting older, needed a male co-signer on the bank account, etc. And yes, that was progress from the 1950s. Italy only legalized divorce at all in 1977, the US allowed a woman choice over her body only in 1971.

@kingarthur1217 3 жыл бұрын

@@acchaladka Abortion is complete sin, but sure, women had it sorta worse in the 70s. But it was fine; Men who abuse their wives completely should be punished, but why shouldn't wives support their husbands in a number two role when the husband does what he should, and is goo to the wife?

@rashidkadura693 5 жыл бұрын

Jeeeez...

@Normtheperson 5 жыл бұрын

👍

@RMA_DNA 5 жыл бұрын

Dark

@xxxfirehuunterxxx 5 жыл бұрын

What a title haha

@welhynole4082 5 жыл бұрын

Over 50 likes but it still says no views haha KZfaq is terrible

@DavidHoffmanFilmmaker 5 жыл бұрын

I do not understand it. I don't know what to do about it either. David Hoffman-filmmaker

@egor33333333 5 жыл бұрын

@@DavidHoffmanFilmmaker I guess there is no other way but to admit KZfaq is broken and there is nothing we can do about it. Looks like Google just dont give a crap about their subsidiaries.

@welhynole4082 5 жыл бұрын

David Hoffman lol. Literally right now it has 94 likes but the video says it has 85 views. This video has to have thousands of views by now

@welhynole4082 5 жыл бұрын

Idk if that’s just my screen or if other people see that too

@DavidHoffmanFilmmaker 5 жыл бұрын

For some reason KZfaq is messing up. I don't know why. What you are absolutely correct. They're already almost 2000 views on this video. thank you for noticing. David Hoffman-filmmaker

@nevets68 5 жыл бұрын

@RDnAC 5 жыл бұрын

I like his $ lesson

@2fast2block 5 жыл бұрын

Finally I finished his story. What I wished was more of a "conclusion", like what he and his mother did after that point; he got into such and such line of work and the mother went off on her own, etc. I wished the mother or son reported the physical abuse to the police. I wished they had a relative that beat the crap out of his father for the abuse. I have a friend that experience much of the same until he got big and tough enough to take on his father, but that was a long time coming and before that time, the father even got worse.

@julienielsen3746 5 жыл бұрын

So, in the end he learned a Biblical principle. Luke 6:38 Give, and it shall be given unto you; good measure, pressed down, and shaken together, and running over, shall men give into your bosom. For with the same measure that ye mete withal it shall be measured to you again. Worship God and not money.