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Ancient Futures: Learning from Ladakh, Intl. Society for Ecology & Culture, 1993, 60 minutes.
Based on the book of the same name by Helena Norberg-Hodge. This documentary focuses on the culture of Ladakh, an ancient Tibetan Buddhist kingdom located in the Himalayas of Northern India and the struggle to maintain a traditional and ecological way of life in the face of impending modern development. The film examines traditional patterns of life and issues of sustainability. Available through ISEC (510) 527-3873.
Compassion in Exile: The Story of the 14th Dalai Lama, Lemle Pictures, Inc. 1992, 60 minutes.
Documentary about the life o f the Dalai Lama and the situation in Tibet. Available through Direct Cinema (800) 242-0000. For accompanying booklet call Lemle Pictures at (212) 736-9606.
The Dalai Lama Visits Washington, D.C. Garthwait & Griffin, 1997
A fast-paced and slightly humorous 5 minute piece following the activities of the Dalai Lama during his April, 1997 visit to Washington, D.C. Garthwait & Griffin at (408) 370-3943 or International Campaign for Tibet at (202) 785-1515
Escape from Tibet, Nick Gray, 1995
Home to Tibet, Alan Dater and Lisa Merton, Marlboro Productions, 1995, 55 minutes.
The story of a Tibetan exile living in the United States who returns to Tibet, years after escaping persecution at a Tibetan monastery. The documentary follows the stonemason from his home in Massachusetts to Lhasa where he visits his sister and family, then leaves Tibet with his niece who he takes to study in India. To order call Marlboro Productions at (802) 257-0743.
The Jew and the Lotus, Namas Frankl
The film revolves around a request by the Dalai Lama for Jewish survivors of the Holocaust to meet with him to discuss their lives in exile. The narrative explores the poignant insights of one of the Jewish participants and his own epiphany from tragic personal loss to spiritual understanding and compassion. Based on the novel by Rodger Kamenentz.
Missing In Tibet, Garthwait & Griffin, 1997, 30 minutes
Tibet-born exile, Fulbright scholar and ethnomusicologiest Ngawang Choephel travels to Tibet to document traditional Tibetan music and dance. His life story is interwoven with actual footage he shot and sent out before he was arrested by the Chinese authorities for his research. Narrated by Goldie Hawn and Peter Coyote.
Mustang: The Hidden Kingdom, Discovery Channel, 1994, 90 minutes
Documents 1993 pilgrimage of a high Tibetan lama from Dharamsala, India sent by the Dalai Lama to the Kingdom of Mustang - one of the last outposts of ancient Tibet. Part of the purpose of this trip is to find two young children to bring back to Dharamsala to school at the Tibetan Children's Village. Beautiful cinematography and wonderful encounters that celebrate tradition Tibetan life.
Red Flag Over Tibet, David Breashears, Frontline, 1993, 60 minutes.
Documentary that chronicles the Tibetan situation from Chinese invasion through 1992 APEC Conference. Footage in Tibet, Dharamsala, and the U.S. Interviews with many political figures connected with Tibetan issues. Contact International Campaign for Tibet at (202) 785-1515 or PBS Frontline.
Saltmen of Tibet, Ulrike Koch, Zeitgeist Films, New York
Satya: A Prayer for the Enemy, Ellen Bruno, 1993, 28 minutes.
A film about Tibetan Buddhist nuns persecuted by Chinese authorities for speaking out about Tibetan independence, with personal testimonies. Call Film Library at (800) 343-5540.
Seeds of Tibet: Voices of Children in Exile, Traveling East Production in collaboration with the Tibet Fund.
Documentary about the plight of Tibetan children exiled in northern India. Contact Traveling East Productions, 725 Union St., #3, Brooklyn, NY 11215
Shadow Over Tibet, Rachel Lyon
Narrated by Richard Gere. Contact Lioness Films, 1535 W. Estes, Chicago, IL 60626
Song for Tibet, Zeitgeist Films, New York
Testimony: Annie Lennox in conversation with Palden Gyatso, 54 minutes.
This film is a compassionate interview between British pop singer, Annie Lennox and the Venerable Palden Gyatso, who suffered 33 years of imprisonment and torture in Chinese prisons. My Gyatso states that the campaigning of organization like Amnesty Intl. made a real difference to him and other like him.
Tibet, A Moment in Time. William Bacon, 1997
Documentary look at the culture and lifestyle of the Tibetan people as they exist under the oppressive shadow of Red Chinese. Filmed in Tibet by three time Emmy award winning filmmaker William Bacon, the film juxtaposes the struggle to maintain Tibetan religious traditions with the encroaching modernization of the culture.
Tibet in Exile, Barbara Banks and Meg McLagan, 1991, 30 minutes
An excellent documentary for children that accompanies a young group of Tibetan children's introduction and socialization into exile in Dharamsala, India. To order or rent call Barbara Banks at (510) 528-5384 or The Video Project at (800) 4-Planet.
Windhorse, Paul Wagner, 1998 97 minutes
"Windhorse" tells the story of an aspiring Tibetan pop singer who wins favor with the Chinese government of occupied Tibet but reconsiders her career when her cousin, a Buddhist nun, is imprisoned and tortured for her religious beliefs.
The World Isn't Listening, Garthwait & Griffin
A 3 minute look at the Chinese invasion of Tibet, geared to the music video crowd. Garthwait & Griffin at (408) 370-3943 or International Campaign for Tibet (202) 785-1515.
Why Are We Silent? Garthwait & Griffin, 60 second Public Service Announcement
Features major motion picture and recording celebrities reading portions of the United Nation's Declaration of Human Rights to coincide with the 50th anniversary of the document's signing.
Addition Film Sources and Resources
Home Planet Productions
Tom & Sue Piozet
(805) 965-9848, (908) 965-2329
Meridian Trust films
330 Harrow Road
London W9 2HP
(44) (171) 286-9532, (171) 286-4739-fax
Office of Tibet
241 East 32nd St.
New York, NY 10016
(212) 213-5010, (212) 779-9249-fax
Two Bats Productions
Ronnie and Rebecca Novick
(310) 457-4693
Martin Wassel
Heart of Kindness
P.O. Box 24180
Los Angeles, CA 90024-0180
(310) 315-4875, (310) 315-4800-fax
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