Power of the Dream

The most difficult part of filming "Power of the Dream" was getting the gymnast to make a mistake. The actor is a real gymnast, at the International Elite level, and has been trained all her life not to make mistakes. Falling off the beam was a real challenge to her! Yet she did very well. This spot also has an extra layer of meaning for those who know ESL (English Sign Language), which the hearing impaired gymnast and her coach are using to speak to each other.

VIDEO TRANSCRIPT

MUSIC: Feel the flame forever burn, teaching lessons we must learn to bring us closer to the power of the dream. Feel the flame forever burn, teaching lessons we must learn to bring us closer to the power of the dream. Feel the flame forever burn, teaching lessons we must learn, it is the power of the dream that brings us here. No matter where you are, to reach for your own star. To realize the power of the dream.

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The best thing to pass on is encouragement to do greater things and love one another. Let’s teach the next generation to pass it on.

Dr C from Miami, Florida
April 14, 2021

You can make anything reality just put your mind to it.

Brielle Lira from Laredo TX
May 14, 2020

Thats so true brenda breunig

Fergus
June 25, 2019

Wonderful, this is what dreams are made of. Hard work, making it happen. Inspiration to all who hunger!

Florence Parker from Syracuse NY
April 10, 2019

Dreams can become reality, but you make them come true.

Jada from Killen TX
October 24, 2018

Inspirational!

Julius NM from Nairobi
December 11, 2017

Awesome material! I applaud all of your work

Tony from San Antonio, TX
July 27, 2016

Nice.

Hector from N. Highlands, Ca
May 3, 2016

I've seen it ten times until now... Very touching...

Sylvia from Cairo, Egypt
March 5, 2016

WHY ARE THESE VIDEOS SO....... inspiring?

Angelica from CA,US
February 9, 2016

Inspirational

abby from Canada
November 18, 2015

Very inspirational

Thomas from Needwood
April 29, 2014

I'm blessed to be able to follow my dream at this stage of my life!

Sharon Johnson from Ohio
April 7, 2014

gorgeous

soraya bach from deerfield beach
February 10, 2014

thats why !!!! i never give up

vivek from india
January 6, 2014

What a great way to help others!

Reyna , 9 from rowland hieghts
November 18, 2013

i wish people would nenver give up your dreams. if you have, it is never to late to try again!

olivia from corydon,IN
November 8, 2013

Amazing

Nick from England
October 14, 2013

Is there a way we can share these great commercials on facebook?

andrew from Salt Lake City
April 5, 2013

Please continue to run this kind of message on TV so it can help our future generations understand that there is other ways to deal with issues and act in a positive way. This will help offset the negative messages they see and hear on TV, radio, movies, etc.. I try to teach my daughter to be a good person, but sometimes it is hard because it seems as if I am swimming agains the current. Please, never stop these wonderful messages so our children can see them all the time.

Linda Wolfe from El Paso, TX
March 5, 2013

This is very inspirational!

Erricka from School
January 10, 2013

I really like this commercial because it reminds me that whenever I make a mistake I should always try again because most people learn from their mistakes.

Christine A from Illinois
September 5, 2012

I simply love this commercial and this song. I get chills every time I see it. I think that no matter what may happen to a person, the love for life can be a life raft to take you to achieve your most distant dream. DREAMS DO COME TRUE!

Al from USA
July 25, 2012

I use many of these TV Spots from Values.com as part of the Character Education Program at my elementary school. The students enjoy them and they "get" the message.

Suzanne Dalesandro from South Carolina
March 9, 2012

First of all, I want to say, "Thank You" to every individual who played a role in the creation and delivery of the Pass-it-on conmmercials, for they are educational, beautiful,powerful,and inspirational. I can only imagine how much happier, enjoyable, compassionate, caring, understanding and peaceful our existance in this world would be,` if only we would listen to our hearts. To able to never lose the faith and to always keep hope alive. To have the wisdom to elect to do the right things and to ignite every thought and action with good intentions. To have the valor to be the best that we can be and to have the passion and the compassion to love God,to love nature,to love ourselves and to love one another. I am a fifth grade teacher and along with my goal of preparing my students to achieve academic success, my aim is also to help them understand how very special, unique and valuable they are. My hope is that they feel confident to know that they have all the tools necessary to do and to become what ever it is that they feel in their heart and in turn to enjoy the gratfying feeling brought by the blessings of having lived a fruitful life. I believe that introducing my students (with prior approval from parents and administration)to your inspirational videos, will help me help my students. Thank you again, and if I may be of assistance to you, I will be glad contribute. Mario Chavez

Mario Chavez from Chamberino, New Mexico
February 27, 2012

I've viewed these in the past but now I can't get them to "play". what's up with that?

David Jones from Abilene, Tx
August 25, 2011

Thanks for this video. Its good to know some good is out there and dreams CAN come true if you believe. My hope in humanity was restored by these videos. Thank you FBL! :)

Jacob Laney from Great Falls
April 11, 2011

I love these videos! I can watch them again and again, it's very cool. They are showing me the right way to be a better kid, my whole class enjoys it and I do to.

Scarlett from Fort Worth, TX
March 18, 2011

These things are awesome! We watch them in our 8th hour class and they are inspiring to the whole class!

Tiffany/Dazia from McPherson, KS
March 2, 2011

A very inspiring work!!! Thank you!!! More power!!!

Edna from Milan, Italy
February 17, 2011

I love this video. Beautiful message and song!!!!

Yelena F. from El Salvador
May 14, 2010

I love these! I'm the director of a small nonprofit, and watching these reminds me of why I do what I do - helping people help others!

Lauren B from Atlanta, GA
March 4, 2010

Love these... each one is so moving, poignant and true. Thank you so very much for bringing this to everyone!

Vicki from Chicago
February 25, 2010

Thank you for producing this and sharing it with all of us. It really strikes a chord in me and my family. Celine's voice and the message are a powerful combination that really evoke the emotions that a dream can inspire. Thank you.

Anthony S. from Fairfield, CT
January 28, 2010

It gave me chills. Absolutely beautiful!

Marissa B. from St. Louis, MO
October 31, 2009

These are the best ever i love watching these, They bring me hope and inspiration thank you very much.

Chuck C from Milwaukee
October 5, 2009

I like a lot of these and it is great to have them here if I need them to help me in life. I would like to thank you for doing this for us to look up to in life. I think the kids will like them so I am going to show them to the kids someday. I care a lot so thank you for these and I hope you will do more of these because I like them so thank you.

Charlotte W. from USA
September 14, 2009

Tears, goosebumps and a smile. These are wonderful messages done beautifully. Thanks!!

Karen S. from Colorado Springs, CO
March 17, 2009

It's the best.

Maverick G. from Mabry Middle, SC
February 19, 2009

With patience, perseverence, and optimism great things truly are possible for each of us--even more so when we work together.

Laura L. from Kalamazoo, MI
September 20, 2008

This proves to us that no matter where you stand the dream you have will take you to greater heights.

Alvin Y. from Toronto, Canada
November 13, 2007

Never lose hope. Be inspired with the power of the dream. Truly the best!

Gabe S. from USA
September 28, 2007

Great job.

Christine E. from Green Bay, Wisconsin USA
September 24, 2007

This TV spot inspires hope in all of us who believe in challenging what this world deems impossible. Dreams do come true if you believe in the power of a dream! Well done FBL, job well done!

Christine E. from Green Bay, Wisconsin USA
September 23, 2007

That is inspirational. I hope a lot of kids see that and remember to keep going and realize their dreams. Good work!

Cindy B. from Palmdale, California USA
August 27, 2007

Celine Dion you're wonderful..everyone needs a dream.

Jacob from Indiana, USA
August 20, 2007

I understand it now!

Mr Peaceful from Vietnam
August 9, 2007

to Mike A. - the song is performed by Celine Dion, who also sang it at the 1996 Olympic Games in Atlanta.

Rebecca from Spokane, WA
June 15, 2007

Is the song original to the spot? Who is the artist?

Mike A from Lancaster, Mass., USA
June 13, 2007

It's good!

Bekunda J K from Kampala, Ugansa
June 8, 2007

good

Ahmed from Egypt
June 4, 2007

it's wonderful.

Tunisia
May 29, 2007

I think this is a great message. And we really need more people like this.

USA
May 17, 2007

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