How War, U2, and a Memoir Led to a Hollywood-Nominated Film: A Conversation with Bill Carter

What happens when survival becomes a daily battle — but purpose keeps you alive?

Bill Carter — award-winning filmmaker, author, and humanitarian — joins Spirit of Gratitude for a gripping conversation about resilience, war, and the power of storytelling to heal and connect. In the heart of the 1990s Sarajevo siege, Bill risked his life to deliver aid, dodge sniper fire, and document the strength of the human spirit under unthinkable pressure.

Through dark humor, raw courage, and unexpected friendships, Bill found light in devastation — eventually partnering with U2 to tell Sarajevo’s story in the acclaimed documentary Kiss the Future, based on his memoir Fools Rush In. With backing from Matt Damon and Ben Affleck and a Writers Guild Award nomination, Bill’s journey is a masterclass in purpose-driven storytelling and unbreakable gratitude.

✅ You'll learn:

• What it was like to live through the siege of Sarajevo
• How storytelling became a weapon of truth and survival
• Why self-awareness and humor are vital in times of trauma
• The origins of Kiss the Future and Bill’s collaboration with U2
• How deep a human connection forms in the face of adversity
  
  
  

✨ Key Takeaways:

• Gratitude can exist even in war zones.
• The human spirit is most alive when everything is at risk.
• Your story might be the light someone else is waiting for.
  
  
  

🎧 Tap play for an unforgettable account of resilience, purpose, and the art of refusing to give up.