Lost and alone, a day-old orphaned Great Canada gosling found its way to the Muziks’ home on Lake Coeur d’Alene in the Spring of 2004. Despite their continued efforts to return the little goose to its natural home, wild geese wouldn't accept her. Wildlife agencies didn't offer help, so they decided their only option was to keep the goose safe until they found it a home.

Within two months, the goose they named Lucy was full grown. They made every effort to ensure she knew she was a goose – even taught her to fly following their power boat. Every morning and night, they “flew” Lucy to prepare her for a fall migration with her own kind. But fall came and went and the Muziks still had a goose. Through a very cold winter with temperatures low enough to freeze the lake, keeping Lucy was quite a challenge. But, she made it through the winter in fine shape.

 

The Muziks kept Lucy safe for nine months when she finally flew away with a wild goose family in March of 2005. Her departure was something they hoped for, though bittersweet. They did their best to raise Lucy to be strong, yet worried about her readiness to be in the wild.

See Lucy's story in this 11-minute video, Raising Lucy–A Photo & Video Journal.
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FILM NEWS : Our Little Goose Goes Big Time...

Our little movie has grown into a bigger movie--and is showing on the big silver screen. Raising Lucy–A True Story, the heart-warming journey of our nine months with Lucy is hitting the film festival circuit. The new, 28-minute documentary, directed by Coeur d'Alene, ID filmmaker Chad Christensen, is a collaboration with Carol's artistic photographic and video images of life with Lucy, new spectacular in-flight footage and on-screen interviews of friends and family who were touched by Lucy. The music of national and regional recording artists Michael Tomlinson, Margaret Becker and Diana Clemons brings the story to life. You'll laugh--and may even dab a tear or two--as you see how Lucy connects with Lily and Humfrey and folks in the neighborhood, and how Carol and Nick wanted Lucy to be a wild goose, while holding a certain bond for her that still remains today. Check out the film festival details (below).

A big Thank You to our Film Director!
You've done a great job, Chad, of helping us share Lucy's story with the world.
We appreciate your tenacity and professionalism!

When Chad's not behind the camera, look for him at film festivals where the new 28-minute documentary is screening. Contact Chad at www.ChairFilms.com

View the new Raising Lucy Movie Trailer now...(3:26 min.) - and send us an email with your thoughts.

Latest Film Festival Details & Updates

'Lucy' was California Dreamin' and had a great turnout in Newport Beach, CA. at the 2008 Newport Beach Film Festival (NBFF) -- April 24th to May 1st --  'Raising Lucy-A True Story' screened twice during the festival, Saturday, April 26 at 12:30pm in the 'Shorts for Shorties' (Children's) category, and again on Sunday, April 27 at 10:00am, in the 'Back to Nature' category.

  

Our director, Chad, arrived in the OC a few days before the festival and got to work spreading the word about Lucy and our new film. He was a featured speaker and showed the Lucy video at an Earth Day Celebration at the Peter and Mary Muth Interpretative Center, Sunday, April 20th. That event led to sharing the story with several other organizations and people in the area, garnering a growing audience for the NBFF screenings. At the festival opening gala event, Chad was interviewed by press and entertainment television crews on the red carpet, (this is huge!), and means we were able to get lots of exposure for our film. The following two days proved the red carpet and pavement pounding were worthwhile, as our two Lucy screenings were packed and audiences responded to our story with enthusiasm. Many Thanks to all who came to see Lucy take flight, and especially to good friend and broadcast producer extraordinaire, Casi Smith, for her influence, input and assistance in a great festival experience. (Check back here soon -- for more detailed festival news and updates.)

Raising Lucy wins the Jury Award for BEST DOCUMENTARY against strong competition at the Charleston International Film Festival. The Terrace Theatre packed the house for every block of films and it seems there was not one dry eye--as Lucy's story warmed Charleston's heart. 

Carol, (left) there to attend the festival and spread the word about Lucy, accepted the honor for Best Documentary at the awards ceremony Sunday, May 4. She left Charleston with many warm memories for the hospitality, gorgeous city and the connections that only Lucy's story can bring. Read Film Festival wrap-up article in the Charleston Post and Courier.

Hey Kids, the Lucy Coloring Contest Winners are posted!
Link to our Coloring Contest Winners page to see all the Winners' and Honorable Mentions' images in each age group. Carol (Lucy's mom) has presented prizes to the winners in person, or delivered prizes to winners outside the area by mail. Your entries were wonderful and Carol had quite a time deciding which of them should be winners. Because of that, she added an Honorable Mention Category to recognize a few more of the entries. Sample coloring by Carol.

Here's a snapshot of two happy Honorable Mention winners, Nathan and Danielle, from Woodstock, GA. They are holding thank you cards from Carol and their Raising Lucy DVDs. See their and all the beautiful entries on our Contest Winners page.

Even though the contest is over, you can still print and color the two images of Lucy and our dog Lily - just for fun! They are two pages that will be included in my upcoming Coloring Story Book, so stay tuned for the latest on the book.
 

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