Today, Luke sits down with Frederick Marx, an internationally acclaimed director and writer with 45 years of experience in the film industry. Frederick shares his insights on rites of passage and how they can help young men transition from adolescence to adulthood. He explains that there are multiple rites of passage that are symbolically meant to help individuals "die" their former identity and be "reborn" into a new sense of who they are meant to be. Frederick discusses the importance of initiation, which he defines as being called out and consciously celebrated through public rituals, and how it has transformational meaning and intent. The conversation also delves into life-honoring celebrations, public vulnerability, and how Frederick has crafted his own rites of passage and initiation in his own life.

The version of the film trailer that you’ve heard for Fredrick’s film is a sneak peek. The official trailer is not yet fully finished.

Today on Crazy Wisdom:

• Rites of passage: dying the former identity & being reborn into a new sense of self
• Eldership & guidance in helping young men cross from adolescence to adulthood
• The concept of uninitiated leaders and its impact on society
• The importance of life-honoring celebrations and being witnessed in grief
• Frederick’s personal rites of passage and initiation in his life

Connect with Frederick:

• Website: warriorfilms.org 
• Books: Rites to a Good Life / At Death Do Us Part

Connect with Luke:

• Instagram: @lukeentrup 
• Website: www.lukeentrup.com 
• Resources: https://msha.ke/entrup 
• Father-Son Retreat: The Father-Son Connection Experience

This show is produced by Soulfire Productions