This film was set over a short period whereas the drama took a year to play out; forced resignations created a script that held the players in a state of tension throughout.
National Geographic also got a gig covering floods, earth quake and tsunami recording Rotary's response to these disasters - in particular the response of District 9780. These pressures were interspersed with splashes of comedy for example when young James Harmen corrected his mum midway through a presentation and then there were the occasions she was greeted as the DG's wife.
Full mouth kissing fell into the romance genre. Take an international event with its colour and glamour - the lead male role taken by Rotary International President - the supporting role filled by every woman in the room. Kisses all round.
Jessie traveled 55,000 kilometres, attended 59 board meetings, pretended to work and completed a PHD. The year was uplifting and inspirational with District Rotarians performing 100,000 hours of service to community projects, both local and international. An incredible feat was achieved overnight when DG Jessie called for flood assistance - $100,000 came in overnight.
Then Stewart asked - Who do you see playing your role in the DG Jessie film?