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James Bonato Films
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Below are links to each of the six films I’ve made, in order of most recent to oldest. There is a feature length film and five documentaries.
THE LAKE OF SHINE AND GLOOM
This 2026 feature film is inspired by true events. It focuses on an authentic and caring man who, in response to the betrayal of two close friends, struggles internally with his choice between Mercy and Justice and ends up learning important lessons about life. CLICK ON THE IMAGE TO THE LEFT TO GO TO THE FILM'S PAGE.
RESILIENCE HAS A FACE
This 2025 documentary film tells the life story of Dr. Saundra Rhode, who overcame a rancid past to reach heights that changed the world and redefined the word “Perseverance”. CLICK ON THE IMAGE TO THE LEFT TO GO TO THE FILM'S PAGE.
RUNNING WITH A
COVERT NARCISSIST
This 2022 documentary film deals with some of the most damaging people you may ever have to deal with. This film offers answers to what you can do if you have a covert narcissist in your life. CLICK ON THE IMAGE TO THE LEFT TO GO TO THE FILM'S PAGE.
PEACE ON BOTH SIDES
OF THE GATE
The Near Death Experience. This 2021 Documentary introduces people who have had a near death experience. It tells the universal message they all brought back. CLICK ON THE IMAGE TO THE LEFT TO GO TO THE FILM'S PAGE.
THE SMITH PERSPECTIVE
This 2018 documentary film tells the heartwarming story about a father and two sons who rally around the mother, making them a shining example and defining the true meaning of family. CLICK ON THE IMAGE TO THE LEFT TO GO TO THE FILM'S PAGE.
THREE CAMEOS
My first documentary film was made in 2015. In the film, I follow three different people from three different backgrounds with three different goals who universally find a way to climb their mountain. CLICK ON THE IMAGE TO THE LEFT TO GO TO THE FILM'S PAGE.
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