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Abhishiktananda: An Interior Voyage. 83 minutes.

The life story of Father Le Saux, later to become Swami Abhishiktananda, the first Benedictine monk to come to India and harmonize Christian and Vedantic thought. He founded Shantivanam. One of the most inspiring videos we've seen on the spiritual quest.

A Human Search: The Life of Father Bede Griffiths. 59 minutes.

Born into English middle class in 1906 and Oxford educated, Bede Griffiths was a brilliant religious scholar an prolific author. This film tells his story, from his experiment with communal living in the English countryside, to his decision to become a Benedictine brother, and his creation of a meeting place for East and West at an ashram in Southern India, where he spent his last 37 years - a Catholic monk living as a Hindu holyman. He wrote many books widely viewed as spiritual classics, including The Golden String, Return to the Center, A New Vision of Reality, and The Marriage of East and West. A person of exceptional learning and profound spiritual realization, his influence transcends religious dogma and speaks directly to the spirit. A Human Search is an intimate portrait of one of the greatest mystics and thinkers of this century.

A Little Princess. Alfonso Cuarón. 1995. 97 minutes.

This is a wondrous, widely acclaimed movie filled with a storytelling magic that unlocks imaginations and inspires dreams. Sara Crewe shares a life of wonder in exotic India with her devoted father until he is called to military service and Sara is sent to a strict New York boarding school. To headmistress Miss Minchin, exuberant Sara is a troublemaker. But Sara draws strength from knowing that to her father she'll always be a little princess. With courage, imagination and kindness, she overcomes the hardships that come her way and changes both her way and the fortunes of those around her.

Ancient Futures: Learning from Ladakh. 60 minutes.

An eye-opening documentary about the Westernization of Ladakh, a tiny Buddhist land high in the Indian Himalayas near Tibet. By showing what has gone wrong in Ladakh, this film gives fresh insight and inspiration for millions of us in the modern West who struggle to live and raise children in saner, more intelligent way. Should be required viewing for all American. Sales support the International Society for Ecology and Culture. 

Anne frank. Robert Dorn helm 189minutes.

The stirring tale of Anne Frank, the young Jewish girl who went into hiding with her family for several years in a secret room to escape persecution in Nazi Germany, during which time she wrote her famous diary. She and her family were eventually discovered and sent to their death in a concentration camp, but her high spirit lives on. 

At the gats of Heaven : Padre Pio.

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Awaken to the Eternal: Nisargadatta Maharaj. 56 minutes

Includes the only known film of Nisargadatta. Features prominent writers such as Jack Kornfield, Jean Dunn and others who describe meeting Nisargadatta. 

Awakenings. 120 minutes

Dr. Malcom Sayer, a shy research physician, uses an experimental drug on a patient called Leonard, to "awaken" him from his catatonic state. His awakening, filled with awe and enthusiasm, proves a rebirth for Dr. Sayer too, as the exuberant patient reveals life simple, but unutterably sweet, pleasures to the introverted doctor. A testament to both the tenderness of the human heart and the strength of the human soul. Based on the true story book written by Oliver Sacks, M.D. 

Baraka. Ron Fricke. 1993. 104 minutes.

The word Baraka means "blessing" in several languages; watching this film, the viewer is blessed with a dazzling barrage of images that transcend language. Filmed in 24 countries and set to an ever-changing global soundtrack, the movie draws some surprising connections between various peoples and the spaces they inhabit, whether that space is a lonely mountaintop or a crowded cigarette factory. Some of these attempts at connection are more successful than others: for instance, an early sequence segues between the daily devotions of Tibetan monks, Orthodox Jews, and whirling dervishes, finding more similarity among these rituals than one might expect. And there are other amazing moments, as when sped-up footage of a busy Hong Kong intersection reveals a beautiful symmetry to urban life that could only be appreciated from the perspective of film.

Black Stallion, the. Carroll Ballard. 1979.

Adapted from the beloved novel by Walter Farley, this 1979 family classic was hailed by no less than hard-to-please critic Pauline Kael, who wrote that "it may be the greatest children's movie ever made." The timeless tale of The Black Stallion plays out on almost mythic terms. A young boy survives a shipwreck and is stranded on a deserted island with a graceful black stallion, with whom the boy develops an almost empathic friendship. After being rescued and returning home, the two make a winning team as jockey and lightning-fast racehorse under the tutelage of a passionate trainer, played by Mickey Rooney in an Oscar-nominated role. From its serenely hypnotic island sequence to the breathtaking race scenes, this delightful film is guaranteed to enthrall any viewer, regardless of age. The Black Stallion is a genuine masterpiece of family entertainment.

Blake: The Marriage of Heaven and Hell. 30 minutes.

With Academy Award-winner Anne Baxter and Tony Award-winner George Rose. A portrayal of artist / poet William Blake's effort to capture "an eternal world… of the permanent realities of everything we see reflected in the vegetable glass of nature." Winner of the Columbus Film Festival "Chris" and the Cine Golden Eagle.

Bonhoeffer: Agent of Grace. Eric Till. 1999. 90 minutes.

What is a moral person to do in a time of great immorality? That question tormented Dietrich Bonhoeffer, a German clergyman of great distinction who actively opposed Hitler and the Nazis at great personal risk. His convictions eventually cost him his life at the hands of the Gestapo.

Bonhoeffer’s last years, his participation in the German resistance and his moral struggle are dramatized in this film. More than just a biographical portrait, Bonhoeffer: Agent of Grace sheds light on the little-known efforts of the German resistance. It brings to a wide audience the heroic rebellion of Bonhoeffer, a highly regarded Lutheran minister who could have kept his peace and saved his life on several occasions but instead paid the ultimate price for his beliefs. 

Brother sun, Sister Moon . Franco Zeffirelli. 1973.

A musical scored by Donovan about the life and times of St. Francis of Assisi, the passionate ascetic who expressed love for God by loving nature. 

But enough about me... Bo Lozoff. 1995. 75 minutes.

Subtitled "Moving Beyond the Fad of Self-Esteem," this was Bo's keynote speech before 1,000 people at the 1995 annual conference of the Institute of Noetic Science. His message angered some audience, but encouraged and inspired most. This video is the complete talk, professionally recorded by Conference Recording Service of San Francisco.

Daence. 134 minutes.

Daens tells the powerful story of one man's courage to defend his beliefs. Then Father Deans spoke out against the miserable working conditions in the factories he found himself in a head-to- head battle with church officials, businessmen and the monarchy - all trying to destroy his reputation. Daens, once elected to Parliament to represent the workers, risked everything to succeed. French with English.

Diary of a country priest. Robert Bresson. 1951. 116 minutes.

Based on the novel by George Bernanos, this is a thoroughly luminous tale of a young, idealistic priest who is faced with an apathetic and sometimes hostile rural congregation. The challenges of living a life of the spirit in the material world are vividly conveyed. Filmed in 1951, Diary of a Country Priest won 8 international awards, including the Grand Prize at both the Cannes Film Festival and the Venice Film Festival. Difficult to find and rarely shown, the film achieves a depth of human understanding rare in cinema today.

Doing Time, Doing Vipassana. 1998. 52 minutes.

This is the story of how hope came to one of the most notorious prisons in the world-Tihar jail in New Delhi. It is the story of India's first woman Inspector General of Prisons, Kiran Bedi, and how she dared to fight for genuine rehabilitation of the thousands under her care. But most importantly, it is the story of the prisoners themselves, and the profound transformations they underwent through the practice of Vipassana meditation. This ancient technique, now traveling beyond Indian borders, is presently being implemented in prisons around the U.S. and Taiwan, with dramatic results. Golden Spire Award Winner - 1998 San Francisco International Film Festival. Finalist Award 1998 - New York Film Festival.

Edith Stein. 1996. 90 minutes.

Probe the heart and soul of Edith Stein, this exemplary Jewish convert, philosopher, and Carmelite nun in this beautiful, authentic docu-drama produced in Germany. Be inspired by this dramatic portrayal of her heroic holiness and virtue facing down a culture of death. A martyr of Auschwitz, she was beatified by Pope John Paul II. Dubbed in English.

Finding Forrester. Gus Van Sant. 2000.

William Forrester (Sean Connery) became a literary icon four decades earlier with a Pulitzer-winning novel, then disappeared (like J.D. Salinger) into his dark, book-filled apartment, agoraphobic and withdrawn from publishing, but as passionate as ever about writing. On a dare, Jamal sneaks into Forrester's musty sanctuary, and what might have been a condescending cliché--homeboy rescued by wiser white mentor--turns into an inspiring meeting of minds, with mutual respect and intelligence erasing boundaries of culture and generation.

Gandhi. Richard Attenborough. 1982. 187 minutes.

Sir Richard Attenborough's 1982 multiple-Oscar winner (including Best Picture, Best Director, and Best Actor for Ben Kingsley) is an engrossing, reverential look at the life of Mohandas K. Gandhi, who introduced the doctrine of nonviolent resistance to the colonized people of India and who ultimately gained the nation its independence. Kingsley is magnificent as Gandhi as he changes over the course of the three-hour film from an insignificant lawyer to an international leader and symbol. Strong on history (the historic division between India and Pakistan, still a huge problem today, can be seen in its formative stages here) as well as character and ideas, this is a fine film. --Tom Keogh

Genghis Blues. 1999. 90 minutes.

This Oscar - nominated film is the story of blind blues musician Paul Pena and his triumphant trek to the forgotten land of Tuva and the mysterious art Khoomei, or throat-singing, a seemingly impossible form of singing that produces multiple vocal tones simultaneously. Pena taught himself the ancient at of throatsinging and later journeyed to Tuva, the land of its origin, to participate in their national throatsinging contest. The welcoming warmth and camaraderie of Tuvan people and their vibrant traditional culture visible provide a transforming effect on Mr. Pena and his companions.

Gopal Krishna. 85 minutes.

Film depicts the child Krishna in Vrindavan. Includes beautiful devotional singing, lavish sets and locations.

Hari Darshan: The Story of Prahlad. 99 minutes.

The story about how the little boy Prahlad was rescued by the Lord. Based on the Srimad Bhagavatam.

Heart of Tibet: An Intimate Portrait of the 14th Dalai Lama. 1991. 60 minutes.

This intimate portrait of the 14th Dalai Lama during a visit to Los Angeles reveals His Holiness as a man of simplicity and humor dealing with highly complex ideas and sensitive issues. The program gives a real insight into this remarkable personality, augmented by interviews with the Dalai Lama himself. He appears as a spiritual teacher and a leding intellectual, as a Nobel Peace Prize laureate explaining the importance of the human heart, and as a political leader speaking of the continued occupation of Tibet.

Hiding Place, the. James F. Collier. 1975. 145 minutes.

In wartime Holland, Corrie ten Boom and her family of watchmakers quietly sheltered Jews in their small house-until Nazis discovered the "hiding place" and arrested them all. This is the gripping, true story of Corrie and her sister’s endurance in the horrors of the Ravesbruck death camp, and their sure hope that God alone is the true hiding place.

Hildegard. 1994. 52 minutes.

Hildegard of Bingen was one of the most remarkable women of the Middle Ages-an Abbess and woman of God, a visionary, naturalist, playwright, political moralist, and composer. Despite this outpouring of religious creativity, her visions were called into question, and she was put on trial by the Church in 1148. Hildegard’s experiences provide valuable insight into life in the medieval church and the amazing influence of a woman dedicated to God. 

History and Interpretation of the Bible by Father Bede Griffiths. 40-minutes

In this warm and thought-provoking lecture recorded at his home in southern India, Griffiths explores the ways in which the Bible was recorded, and looks at the changes in Christian thinking and their effect on the interpretation of the Bible.

Images of Knowing. 2000. 16 minutes.

A lyrical exploration of the hidden correspondences between the inner workings of mind and the eternal patterns of nature. Academy Award-winner Anne Baxter offers a soothing, guided verbal meditation. Winner of Cindy Award, Chris Award, Cine Golden Eagle, and Gabriel Award.

It's a Wonderful Life. Frank Capra. 1947.

George Bailey (played superbly by James Stewart) grows up in the small town of Bedford Falls, dreaming dreams of adventure and travel, but circumstances conspire to keep him enslaved to his home turf. Frustrated by his life, and haunted by an impending scandal, George prepares to commit suicide on Christmas Eve. A heavenly messenger (Henry Travers) arrives to show him a vision: what the world would have been like if George had never been born. The sequence is a vivid depiction of the American Dream gone bad, and probably the wildest thing Capra ever shot (the director's optimistic vision may have darkened during his experiences making military films in World War II). --Robert Horton.

Jesus of Nazareth. Franco Zeffirelli. 1977. 382 minutes.

Originally made for TV in 1977, this in-depth (six hours plus) version of Jesus' life is so thorough that the first hour is devoted solely to the story of his birth. The film doesn't skimp on some of the other landmark events of this famous story either. Director Franco Zeffirelli gives more than 12 minutes screen time each to the Last Supper and the Crucifixion. Passages of the Bible are quoted verbatim, the locations have a Palestine-like authenticity, and, aside from some of the principals (Robert Powell as Jesus, Olivia Hussey as Mary, and Stacy Keach as Barabbas), many of the non-Roman characters are actually played by Semitic-looking actors. Zeffirelli diligently provides the sociopolitical background that gave rise to Jesus' following and the crisis in belief it caused for the people of Israel (and one or two Romans).

Joan the Maid. Jacques Rivette.

John the cross. 1997, 60 minutes.

Here is the intriguing story of the greatest poet that Spain has ever known, in a video that has the depth and beauty of a 16th-century masterpiece. Leonardo and Patti Defilippis play John of the Cross and Teresa of Avila, with a cast of more than sixty extras. The mystical poetry of the drama is enhanced by a complete orchestral score.

Johnny Appleseed and the Frontier Within. 30minutes.

With Lillian Gish. The true story of American folk hero Johnny "Appleseed" Chapman, frontier mystic and self-appointed Swedenborgian minister.

Kundan. Martin Scorsese. 135 minutes.

Praised as one of the best films of the year, Kundun is a motion picture masterpiece directed by five-time Academy Award-nominated director Martin Scorsese.It's the incredible true story of one of the world's most fascinating leaders--Tibet's Dalai Lama-and his daring struggle to rule a nation at one of the most challenging times in its history. Powerfully told and set against a backdrop of world politics-the film's release created an international uproar! Featuring a striking, Oscar-nominated score by renowned composer Phillip Glass, this extraordinary motion picture has been greeted with both controversy and worldwide acclaim--experience it for yourself!

Lean on Me. John G. Avildsen. 109 minutes. 1989.

The rousing, fact-based story of high school principal Joe Clark, who took over the strife-torn Eastside High School, and turned it around, becoming a national symbol of though-love education. "If your students don't succeed in life," says Clark to his staff and to the parents, "I want you to blame yourselves. Don't lean on anger, excuses, racism, crime or drugs. Lean on me and learn."

Le Chambon: La Colline aux mille enfants.  Jean-Louis Lorenzi. 118 minutes. 1994.

The French village of Le Chambon-sur-Lignon was inhabited by rough farmers of Huguenot descent. They knew a lot about religious persecution from their history. So, during World War II when Hitler imposed his heinous laws and set out to arrest all Jews, this village would not stand for it.

The film captures the heartbeat of a people who risked all for fellow human beings. At the beginning of the occupation Pastor Andre Trocme put their position in writing, a pledge Le Chambor was miraculously enabled to fulfill. Trocme wrote: "The duty of Christians is to resist the violence that will be brought to bear upon their conscience through the weapons of the spirit. We will resist whenever our adversaries demand obedience contrary to the order of the Gospel. We will do so without fear, but also without pride and without hate."

Life of Padre Pio.

Light Dance. 40 minutes.

A beautiful exploration of nature and its infinite patterns and colors. Light Dance takes advantage of special filming techniques to take you on a mystical journey, over vibrant natural landscape brimming with life, through the clouds and out into the cosmos there comets dance. Music by Carlos Santana. 

Life is Beutiful. Roberto Benigni. 1998.

Italy's rubber-faced funnyman Roberto Benigni accomplishes the impossible in his World War II comedy Life Is Beautiful: he shapes a simultaneously hilarious and haunting comedy out of the tragedy of the Holocaust. An international sensation and the most successful foreign language film in U.S. history, the picture also earned director-cowriter-star Benigni Oscars for Best Foreign Language Film and Best Actor. He plays the Jewish country boy Guido, a madcap romantic in Mussolini's Italy who wins the heart of his sweetheart (Benigni's real-life sweetie, Nicoletta Braschi) and raises a darling son (the adorable Giorgio Cantarini) in the shadow of fascism. When the Nazis ship the men off to a concentration camp in the waning days of the war, Guido is determined to shelter his son from the evils around them and convinces him they're in an elaborate contest to win (of all things) a tank. Guido tirelessly maintains the ruse with comic ingenuity, even as the horrors escalate and the camp's population continues to dwindle--all the more impetus to keep his son safe, secure, and, most of all, hidden. Benigni walks a fine line mining comedy from tragedy and his efforts are pure fantasy--he accomplishes feats no man could realistically pull off--both of which have drawn fire from a few critics. Yet for all its wacky humor and inventive gags, Life Is Beautiful is a moving and poignant tale of one father's sacrifice to save not just his young son's life but his innocence in the face of one of the most evil acts ever perpetrated by the human race. --Sean Axmaker. 

Little Buddha. Bernardo Bertolucci. 1998. 165 minutes.

In a remote monastery in mysterious Bhutan, a Tibetan monk begins a journey to the other side of the world. Astonishingly, he is seeking an American boy believed to be the reincarnation of an revered Buddhist lama. The boy's parents are incredulous at the news. A typical American family, they don't believe in past lives or subjecting their son to a strange spiritual education. Even so, they boy's curiosity is kindled by a children's book entitled "Little Buddha" about the life of Prince Siddhartha. A remarkable new world is revealed as he reads about Siddhartha's magical adventures. But the boy has two rivals -- a poor boy from the streets of Kathmandu and a young girl who believes the boys to be imposters. Which child is truly the "Little Buddha"? In the spectacular and magical Himalayas, the answer is revealed.

Love Begins at Home: Mother Teresa

Madhvacharya. 150 minutes.

The life and teaching of the founder of the Madhva Gaudiya Sampradaya succession teaching the metaphysical concept of unity. Shot on location in Udupi and the Himalayas.

Maharajji's Darshan.

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Math...Who Needs it ?

A one-hour entertaining and inspiring TV special starring Jaime Escalante, the renowned math teacher who inspired the Academy Award nominated movie "Stand and Deliver," and his students. It is a fun and exciting adventure giving viewers a new perspective on how math is used in real life. From applications in skateboard design and today's high-tech rollercoasters to fashion, sports, and music, you've never experienced math like this before! 

Meera. 120minutes.

Famous poet-princess who gave heart to God and refused the allurements of royal household life. Her songs are world-famous. Songs sung by Dinkar Kaikini, Vani Jayam, with sitar by Ravi Shankar. 

Meetings with Remarkable Men: Gurdjieff's Search for Hidden Knowledge. Peter Brook. 1979. 108 minutes.

Meetings with Remarkable Men is the story of G. I. Gurdjieff's passionate quest through the Middle East and Central Asia for answers to the question of the meaning of life. As a boy, Gurdjieff is influenced by his father, a man of remarkable character who nurtures in his son a need to understand the mystery of human existence. A brush with death and other extraordinary, inexplicable events heighten Gurdjieff's sense of wonder about the meaning of human life, but no one can answer his questions. Inspired by the discovery of scrolls containing hidden knowledge, Gurdjieff surmounts unforeseeable danger which culminate in the discovery of a secret school where he learns to integrate all the principles of an esoteric teaching. The film concludes with rarely seen sequences of Sacred Dances directed by Jeanne de Salzmann, who was given the responsibility of teaching them by Gurdjieff. The film, by renowned director Peter Brook, was made on locations in the rarely photographed forbidding mountains and deserts of Afghanistan, and has been widely acclaimed for its unique beauty. "Ravishingly beautiful" -Newsweek "Masterful direction that gives significance and an irresistible emotional charge to every move and expression." - Le Figaro.

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Merton: A Film Biography. 57 minutes

This critically acclaimed film examines Merton's life and work through insightful interviews with those who knew him, including H.H. The Dalai Lama, poet Lawrence Ferlinghetti, Nicaragua's Minister of Culture Ernesto Cardenal, publisher Robert Giroux, musician Joan Baez, monk with whom he lived, and friends. Interwoven are passages from Merton's writing and scenes from places of his life: his birthplace in France; the monastery in Kentucky; and his final journey to the East. "A brilliant and creative masterpiece… I doubt one could find a more profitable hour with equal beauty, interest and inspiration." -M. Basil Pennington. 

MicroCosmos: The People of the Grass. Claude Nuridsany and Marie Perennou Miramax Film. 90 minutes.

Beautiful montage showing the correspondences of patterns nature. 

Mindwalk. Bernt Capra. 110 minutes.

The most literate and stimulating cinematic talk session since My Dinner with Andre, Mindwalk is set on the island-abbey of Mont St. Michael. Liv Ullmann, Sam Waterston and John Heard play very dissimilar vacationers caught up in the spontaneous and life-affirming sweep of self-expression and new ideas.

Miracle of Marcelino, the. Ladislao Vajda. 1955. 90 minutes.

One of the most popular films produced for young people-in fact, for all people. It tells the heartwarming story of an orphan boy raised by Franciscan monks who encounters Jesus in a sensitive and moving way. Starring Fernando Rey. B&W.

Miracle of Our Lady of Fatima, the. John Brahm. 102 minutes.

The true story of the appearance of Our Lady to three children at Fatima in 1917. It gives a moving and accurate account of Mary’s appearances and urgent requests, the Miracle of the Sun, and the events surrounding the apparitions.

Miracle of Saint Therese. 1996. 92 minutes.

A reverent yet fascinating motion picture that tells the story of a young girl who became an inspiration to the French people. At the age of 14, she made known her wish to follow her sisters into the convent of Lisieux. Her father denied his permission, so Therese publicly petitioned Pope Leo III for his acceptance. With his blessing she joined the order of the Carmelites. Tragically she died to tuberculosis in 1897 at the tender age of 24. In 1925 she was canonized as the second patroness saint of France (the first being Joan of Arc). (B&W)

Monsieur Vincent. Maurice Cloche. 1947. 112 minutes.

An excellent biography of the life of Saint Vincent de Paul and his struggles to combat poverty and sickness among the impoverished in 17th century France. Directed by Maurice Cloche and starring Pierre Fresnay, the film won an Oscar as Best Foreign Film in 1947. Dubbed in English. B&W.

Mother teresa. Ann and Jeanette Petrie. 1986. 82 minutes.

This powerful and inspiring film is considered the definitive portrait of the 1979 Nobel Peace Prize winner, Mother Teresa. Shot on the run over a period of five years in ten countries on four continents, this award-winning film follows Mother Teresa into the world’s most troubled spots. From the war in Beirut to Guatemala under siege, from the devastated streets of Calcutta to the ghettoes of the South Bronx, the film is an experience of the way Mother Teresa transcends all political, religious and social barriers with her works of love.

Mr. Holland's Opus. Steven Herek. 1996.

An earnest and at times overblown story of a music teacher's impact on those around him, Mr. Holland's Opus is at times a genuinely touching drama in the vein of It's a Wonderful Life. Richard Dreyfuss (Jaws, Close Encounters of the Third Kind) plays an aspiring composer and musician who takes a job teaching music at a local high school to save money while he composes his music. But when his wife (Glenne Headley) becomes pregnant, Glenn Holland must put aside his dreams and address the everyday realities of his life, from the melancholy and sometimes tragic fates of his students to the discovery that the son he cherishes is deaf. Building to a highly emotional climax in which the teacher sees the impact he's had on the world around him, Mr. Holland's Opus is a showcase for a fine Oscar-nominated performance by Dreyfuss and an engaging, heartwarming story.

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Music of the heart. Wes Craven. 1999.

Why, you might ask, would Wes Craven direct a conventional biopic about Roberta Guaspari, a divorced mother of two who created an acclaimed music program in East Harlem's troubled school system? After all, Craven built his career on Freddy Krueger and the Scream trilogy, and you won't find razor-tipped gloves or a single drop of blood in Music of the Heart. All Craven has to do is provide a safe working environment for Meryl Streep (who earned an obligatory Oscar nomination), sublimate his deft directorial style, and surrender to the banalities of Pamela Gray's screenplay, which would've played more effectively on cable TV. To be fair, Music of the Heart (partially inspired by the 1996 documentary Small Wonders) serves its purpose quite nicely. Streep is flawless in a non-showy role, and the story of Guaspari's celebrated violin training program provides the requisite rush of inner-city inspiration. As a fact-based companion to Mr. Holland's Opus, the film is less effective but similarly engaging; you'd have to be cold-hearted to dismiss it altogether. It's best when focusing on Guaspari's school program and the 10-year struggle to keep it alive; the drama falters when dealing half-heartedly with her tentative relationships, notably with a journalist (Aidan Quinn) who shies from commitment. And Craven? He seems content to direct by the numbers here, leaving inspiration on the screen while forfeiting his own.

My Dinner with Andre. Louis Malle. 110 minutes.

A compelling conversation about Zen, art, philosophy, history and the '60s. Two old friends meet in a chic restaurant, where one recounts his mystical adventures of the past two  years. Conversation explores their relationship and their ideas concerning the purpose of life. A hilarious and provocative film.

My Left foot. Jim Sheridan. 1990.

Daniel Day-Lewis won a much-deserved Oscar for his wily, passionate performance as Irish artist and writer Christy Brown, whose cerebral palsy kept him confined to a wheelchair. Filmmaker Jim Sheridan (In the Name of the Father) adapts Brown's own autobiography for this spirited piece, focusing on the sometimes-difficult fellow's formative years in his large family and in love with sundry women. Day-Lewis is inspired, and Brenda Fricker (also a recipient of an Oscar for her part in this movie) is almost luminous as Christy's dedicated mother. So, too, are Ray McAnally as the hero's stormy father, and Hugh O'Conor (The Young Poisoner 's Handbook) as the child Christy. All in all, this is a complete pleasure for viewers. - Tom Keogh

Nostalghia. Andrei Tarkovsky. 120 minutes.

This unforgettably haunting film won 3 major awards at the Cannes Film Festival. It follows the mystical journey of a Russian poet on a research mission in Italy. The poet is visited by memories of Russia and his wife and children. He encounters the local mystic, who sets him on the challenge of his life. This is the first film made outside of Russia by the great director Andrei Tarkovsky.

Patch Adams. Tom Shadyac. 1998.

Staving off suicidal thoughts, Hunter Adams commits himself into a psychiatric ward, where he not only garners the nickname "Patch," but learns the joy in helping others. To this end, he decides to go to medical school, where he clashes with the staid conventions of the establishment as he attempts to inject humor and humanity into his treatment of the patients ("We need to start treating the patient as well as the disease," he declares throughout the film). Robin Williams, in the title role, is as charming as ever.

Ponette. Jacques Doillon. 1997. English subtitles

Fresh, attentive, and emotionally shattering, the French film Ponette is an attempt to enter the world of a 4-year-old girl whose mother has just been killed in a car accident on one of the winding roads in the mountainous countryside near Lyon. Played by pudgy, sad-eyed Victoire Thivisol (winner of a controversial but perfectly understandable Best Actress award at the 1996 Venice Film Festival), Ponette turns her grief into something else, something more childish and yet more mature. Convinced that her mother has been visiting her in her dreams, and that some day she will return in flesh and blood, Ponette invents a religion for herself with the specter of her mother at its center.

Pray, Hope and Don't Worry: Padre Pio.

Ramakrishna: A Documentary. 8. minutes.

A documentary of the life and teachings of Ramakrishna, using old photographs, paintings, and videos of the place and deities Ramakrishna saw. A visual pilgrimage. Includes rare film footage of two of Ramakrishna's disciples. Filmed in both color and black-and-white.

River of Compassion: the Life of Ammachi.

Rumi: Poet of the Heart. Haydn Reiss. 1998. 60 minutes.

Rumi: Poet of the Heart is a beautiful documentary film that explores the radiant and transformative poetry of Jelalu'ddin Rumi, 13th century Sufi mystic, and its meaning and resonance in our lives today. Narrated by Debra Winger, the film features lively conversations and readings with Coleman Barks, bestselling author of contemporary version of Rumi's poetry, as well as interviews with Robert Bly, Huston Smith, Deepak Chopra, Michael Meade, and others. Exhilarating musical performance by oud virtuose Hamza El Din and singer Jai Uttal are included. "Beautiful to watch, abounding with luscious photography…" -Hollywood Reporter. "An enticing introduction to Rumi… it will be especially appreciated by those who already know love this timeless artist." - NAPRA Review.

Sant Tukaram. 1997. 130 minutes.

The life of the 17th-century saint who was inspired by Chaitanya. He preached that we should simple continue with our work and acquire love of God by japa and recollectedness. This emotionally moving film was nominated one of three best films by the International Film Festival in 1997. In the Marathi language with English subtitles.

Schindler's List. Steven Spielberg. 1993.

Adapted from the best-selling book by Thomas Keneally and filmed in Poland with an emphasis on absolute authenticity, Spielberg's masterpiece ranks among the greatest films ever made about the Holocaust during World War II. It's a film about heroism with an unlikely hero at its center--Catholic war profiteer Oskar Schindler (Liam Neeson), who risked his life and went bankrupt to save more than 1,000 Jews from certain death in concentration camps. By employing Jews in his crockery factory manufacturing goods for the German army, Schindler ensures their survival against terrifying odds. At the same time, he must remain solvent with the help of a Jewish accountant (Ben Kingsley) and negotiate business with a vicious, obstinate Nazi commandant (Ralph Fiennes) who enjoys shooting Jews as target practice from the balcony of his villa overlooking a prison camp. Schindler's List gains much of its power not by trying to explain Schindler's motivations, but by dramatizing the delicate diplomacy and determination with which he carried out his generous deeds. As a drinker and womanizer who thought nothing of associating with Nazis, Schindler was hardly a model of decency; the film is largely about his transformation in response to the horror around him. --Jeff Shannon

Searching for Bobby Fischer.Steven Zaillian. 1993. 111 minutes.

Josh Waitzkin is a typical seven-year-old who happens to be a chess prodigy. His father, a sportswriter, is determined to see his son become a champion. But the price proves to be very high for the tender-hearted little boy.

Seven Years in Tibet. Jean-Jacques Annaud. 1997.

A movie exposing the turmoil between China and Tibet through the eyes of the young Dalai Lama. But with actor Brad Pitt onboard, this adaptation of Harrer's acclaimed book focuses more on Harrer, a Nazi party member whose life was changed by his experiences in Tibet with the Dalai Lama. Having survived a treacherous climb on the challenging peak of Nanga Parbat and a stint in a British POW camp, Harrer and climbing guide Peter Aufschnaiter (nicely played by David Thewlis) arrive at the Tibetan city of Lhasa, where the 14-year-old Dalai Lama lives as ruler of Tibet. Their stay is longer than either could have expected (the "seven years" of the title), and their lives are forever transformed by their proximity to the Tibetan leader and the peaceful ways of the Buddhist people. China looms over the land as a constant invasive threat, but Seven Years in Tibet is more concerned with viewing Tibetan history through the eyes of a visitor. The film is filled with stunning images and delightful moments of discovery and soothing, lighthearted spirituality, and although he is somewhat miscast, Pitt brings the requisite integrity to his central role. What's missing here is a greater understanding of the young Dalai Lama and the culture of Tibet. Whereas Kundun tells its story purely from the Dalai Lama's point of view, Seven Years in Tibet is essentially an outsider's tale. The result is the feeling that only part of the story's been told here--or maybe just the wrong story. But Harrer's memoir is moving and heartfelt, and director Jean-Jacques Annaud has effectively captured both sincerity and splendor in this flawed but worthwhile film. 

Shine. Scott Hicks. 1996.

This tearjerker by Australian filmmaker Scott Hicks is a surprising story about real-life classical pianist David Helfgott, an Australian who rose to international prominence at a very young age in the 1950s and '60s, and suffered a psychological collapse after enduring years of abuse from his father (Armin Mueller-Stahl). Hicks has three very fine actors portraying Helfgott at different stages of his life, including the adorably wry and goofy Noah Taylor (Flirting), who takes up the character's teen years, and Oscar winner Geoffrey Rush, giving a great performance playing the musician as a schizophrenic adult. Despite the Helfgotts' compromised psychological health, Shine is hardly a depressing experience. If anything, the story is really about how long one person's life can take to make glorious sense of itself. Sir John Gielgud, in golden form, plays Helfgott's teacher.

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Seeta's Wedding . 1988. 99 minutes.

Won first place in its category at the London Film Festival in 1988. Portrays the Hindu god Rama and his wife-to-be Sita.

The Soul of Tibet Biography: Dalai Lama. 1997. 50 minutes.

Born Tenzin Gyatso, he is the fourteenth man recognized by his people as Buddha's reincarnation and honored with the title he is known by worldwide--the Dalai Lama. Since 1959, when he fled his nation after a failed rebellion against the occcupying Chinese, he has lived in exile. Interviews with Chinese scholars and Tibetan activists, including actor Richard Gere, and the Dalai Lama himself detail the long struggle to free Tibet. See footage of the defining moments of his life--including when he accepted the 1989 Nobel Peace Prize. 

Speaking Hands. "Live In Concert".

"Speaking Hands" is a dramatic group of young people, from age 7 years to 18 years old, who use American Sign Language to interpret gospel music for those who are hearing impaired.

Splendors of the Spirit: Swedenborg's Quest for Insight. Penny Price. 2000. 70 minutes.

Commissioned for the 150th anniversary of the Swedenborg Foundation, this elegant and informative documentary explores the extraordinary life and ideas of Emanuel Swedenborg, called by D. T. Suzuki "the great king of mystical realm." Interwoven with dramatic reenactments of Swedenborg's life, featuring acclaimed actors Lilian Gish, Anne Baxter, and George Rose, are interviews with Swedenborgian scholars, computer animation, and rare, archival stills.

Stand and Deliver. Ramon Menendez. 1988.

Based on a true story, this inspiring American Playhouse production stars Edward James Olmos as a high school teacher who motivated a class full of East L.A. barrio kids to care enough about mathematics to pass an Advanced Placement Calculus Test. Not exactly a variation of To Sir, With Love, the film concerns itself with assumptions and biases held by mainstream authorities about disadvantaged kids, and Olmos's efforts to keep his students coolheaded enough to prove them wrong. Olmos, virtually unrecognizable as the pudgy, balding instructor, gives a career performance in this fine piece directed by Ramón Menéndez, and written by the director and Tom Musca.

Summa Iru! (Keep Quiet): An Interview with Papaji. David Godman.

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The Altruists: Doing Well by Doing Good. Elda Hartley. 28 minutes.

This documentary looks at the lives and work of four recipients of the Temple Award for Creative Altruism: Cathy Sneed, Mimi Silbert, and Bo & Sita Lozoff. All four with prisoners or ex-offenders in very different ways, but with similar passion and commitment.

The Archival Films of Ramana Maharshi - 1935 to 1950. 65 minutes.

This video is a collection of all the known films of the Maharshi, restored and arranged in chronological order. These films, taken mostly by his devotees, give us the remarkable opportunity to view a fully-enlightened sage who in the 20th century lived like an ancient rishi of yore. Two of the films were professionally produced by the Indian Information Bureau as newsreels with soundtrack and shown throughout India in cinema houses.

The Emperor's Nightingale. Jiri Trnka. 72 minutes.

A gorgeous combination of live action and stop-moton animation, this classic Hans Christian Andersen tale becomes a visual masterpiece in the hands of innovative Czech puppet animator Jiri Trnka. The Emperor's Nightingale opens with a lonely boy surrounded by his toys, though no real friends, who falls into a reverie about a boy-Emperor surrounded by artificial playthings. As the story proceeds the Emperor discovers the difference in value between the mechanical and the real. "A lost classic happily found again" -The Washington Post. "One of the most stunningly beautiful animated films ever released." - Wired

The King of the Kingdom. John M. Stahl. 1944.

This is a film that will be remembered for a lifetime. Gregory Peck gives us the ingredients for living life in a very rewarding way. We don't need material things to have a life that is full. His recipe was simple but good: selflessness, humility, strong faith in God, patience, determination, kindness, and above all love. He was able to forgive those who tried to make him feel less than he was, and he always saw the good in those who tormented him. I would watch this movie, and show it to others, over and over again. It is a masterpiece. It is one of the few movies that give people a role model without violence.

The little Drummer Boy. Arthur Rankin, J.R and Jules Bass. 1968.

In this touching Christmas Classic, a young, orphaned Drummer Boy is kidnapped by an evil man. After he ecapes, he searches for his camel and finds him in the manger of the baby Jesus. Having no gift for the baby Jesus, he gives the only thing he has--a song on his drum. And yet it is the only gift to which the baby Jesus respond. Miraculously, the Drummer Boy's pet lamb is healed and a ray of hope enters his life. This re-mastered version of a classic story is a holiday favorite!

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The Mahabharata. Peter Brooks. 6 hours (3 tapes)

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The Mahabharta. Hindi with English subtitles.

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The Man Who Planted Trees. Fredéric Back. 1988. 30 minutes.

The Man Who Planted Trees is the story of a shepherd who lives alone with his sheep not far from a drought-stricken and windswept hamlet, a man of few words who lives in harmony with nature. At fifty, having lived a life of some adversity, he chooses to devote the rest of his life to a patient and anonymous endeavor. Using his extensive knowledge of nature, he aims to create a forest where everyone saw an unsalvageable desert, and sets about planting seeds and acorns one by one, with great care. As if by magic, the land once believed to be cursed becomes green again. Life and youth return to the community, unbeknownst to all that this miracle is the doing of one man. Narrated by Christopher Plummer. - Oscar Best Animated Short Film 1988.

The Master of the Carriage. Cyril Lanier. 43 minutes.

An unusually beautiful and deeply affecting parable, presented through the magic of stop-motion puppet animation. Picture a nineteenth century carriage, with an old-fashioned carriage, but a crowd of strangers steps out. Thus begins a series of mythic adventures in which the driver must struggle to face his inner obstacles, all the while searching for a true master. This charming film is beloved by both adults and children. "The charm and apparent naivete in this short film are deceptive. The viewer, like the carriage driver, may well be called into posing a serious question: Am I master of myself?" - Andrei Serban, Opera & Theatre Director.

The passion of joan of ar. Carl Theodor Dreyer. 1928. 88 minutes.

With its striking camerawork and compositions, Dreyer's The Passion of Joan of Arc showed the world that movies could be transcendent works of art. With Renee Falconetti in what Pauline Keal suggested "may be the finest performance ever recorded on film," Joan of Arc's spiritual devotion, simple dignity, and suffering become eloquently real. A gorgeous musical soundtrack featuring medieval vocal ensemble Anonymous 4 illuminates and echoes the mesmerizing images of this silent screen classic. "One of the ten best films of all time." -Critics & Directors Poll, Sight and Sound. "Dreyer's most universally acclaimed masterpiece remains one of the most staggeringly intense movies ever made." -Time Out.

The prince Bride. Rob Reiner. 1987.

A lowly stable boy, Westley (Cary Elwes), pledges his love to the beautiful Buttercup (Robin Wright), only to be abducted and reportedly killed by pirates while Buttercup is betrothed to the evil Prince Humperdinck. Even as Buttercup herself is kidnapped by a giant, a scheming criminal mastermind, and a master Spanish swordsman, a mysterious masked pirate (could it be Westley?) follows in pursuit. As they sail toward the Cliffs of Insanity... The wild and woolly arcs of the story, the sudden twists of fate, and, above all, the cartoon-scaled characters all work because of Goldman's very funny script, Reiner's confident direction, and a terrific cast. Elwes and Wright, both sporting their best English accents, juggle romantic fervor and physical slapstick effortlessly, while supporting roles boast Mandy Patinkin (the swordsman Inigo Montoya), Wallace Shawn (the incredulous schemer Vizzini), and Christopher Guest (evil Count Rugen) with brief but funny cameos from Billy Crystal, Carol Kane, and Peter Cook.

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The Sage of Arunachala: The Life and Teachings of Sri Ramana Maharshi. 73 minutes

In this seventy-three-minute, professionally-produced documentary, the unique life and teaching of Sri Ramana Maharshi are artistically unfolded in a chronology of photographs, interviews, narration and archival film footage. Follow the Sage from his birth in a small village to his final mortal day, as grieving crowds push in front all sides to have their last darshan. Released after a two year effort of film restoration, interviews, research and travel. Narration by John Flynn, a nationally recognized television and film talent, edited by James Hartel and music by internationally famous artists.

The Secret Garden. Agnieszka Holland.. 1993. 102 minutes.

The Secret Garden it's a special place where special things happen. Friendships blossom. Illnesses fade away. Sorrows flee. And a troubled orphan named Mary, her spoiled, bedridden cousin Colin and a kindly country boy called Dickon discover that a world of caring can make a world of difference. One of the best-loved of all children's tales blooms anew in this enchanting 1993 version of Frances Hodgson Burnett's turn-of-the-century classic.

The Song of Bernadette. Henry King. 156 minutes.

The classic film that beautifully portrays the appearance and miracle of Our Lady of Lourdes, and the life of the girl to whom Our Lady appeared, St. Bernadette. A superb cast including Vincent Price, Lee J. Cobb, and Jennifer Jones, this film won five Academy Awards, including Best Actress for Jones as Bernadette, and Best Score. B&W.

The Sound of Music. Robert Wise. 1965.

A based-on-fact tale of Austria's von Trapp family, who fled their Nazi-occupied country in 1938. Andrews is delightful and even fascinating as Maria, who sheds her tomboyish ways as a novice nun to accept the mantle of adulthood, becoming matron of the motherless von Trapp clan. Plummer is matinee-idol handsome and gives a smart performance to boot, and the cast of young people and kids who make up the singing von Trapp children make a strong impression. Based on the Rodgers and Hammerstein stage musical, the score includes such winners as "Maria" and the future John Coltrane hit "My Favorite Things."

The Space in the Heart of the Lotus: Bede Griffiths and the Hindu-Christian Contemplative Experience. 52 minutes.

Ordained in 1940 as a Benedictine monk, Bede Griffiths arrived in India where he eventually headed an ashram named Shantivam. Through the decades, Father Bede lived a life of prayer and meditation, blending both the contemplative practices of Christianity and Hinduism. The Space in the Heart of the Lotus captures the heart of the Indian spirit and its sacredness. The essence of Christian contemplative practice is brought into perspective along with the sacredness of the Indian spiritual tradition.

The Spirit of Peace: A Peace Pilgrim Documentary. 71 menutes.

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The Spirit of Tibet: Journey to Enlightenment, the Life and World of Dilgo Khyentse Rinpoche. Matthieu Ricard. 1998. 46 minutes.

Here is an intimate glimpse into the life and world of one of Tibet's most revered 20th century teachers, writers, poets, and meditation master: Dilgo Khyentse Rinpoche (1910-1991). His many students throughout the world included H. H. the Dalai Lama, who speaks candidly in interviews for the film. Director Matthieu Ricard, a noted photographer, best-selling author, and Buddhist monk, traveled with Khyentse Rinpoche for over 14 years. His intimate portrait of his master tells the story from birth to death to rebirth, including the harrowing escape from Chinese occupation and the Rinpoche's work in exile. Shot on site in Tibet, Bhutan, and Nepal. Musical arrangement by Philip Glass. Narrated by Richard Gere.

The Straight Story. David Lynch. 1999.

Throughout The Straight Story, 73-year-old Alvin Straight (Richard Farnsworth) gazes calmly at the night sky, as if the stars were reflections of his own memories. Alvin's eyesight is bad and his daughter (Sissy Spacek) is slightly retarded and unable to drive, so he's traveling from Laurens, Iowa to Mt. Zion, Wisconsin on a riding John Deere lawn mower. It's slow going, so there's plenty of time to stop for the night and ponder the cosmos. Alvin's journeying to visit his ailing brother; they haven't spoken in years, and it's time to make peace. Along the way, he befriends a variety of nice folks, and you have to ask yourself... Is this really a David Lynch movie? It's a miracle that this G-rated Disney film was made by a director whose work is often described as twisted and bizarre. But Lynch is too complex an artist to be labeled, and he brings charm, grace, and kindness to his fact-based telling of The Straight Story--not to mention a serenity rarely found in movies anymore. It's a film of moments--funny, odd, quietly spiritual--and this simple tale of a man, a lawnmower, and rural hospitality becomes a genuine Lynchian odyssey, unlike any film you've seen but as welcoming as a cup of lemon tea with honey. Best of all, it's a fitting tribute to the career of veteran stuntman-actor Farnsworth who, at age 79, plays Alvin Straight to sheer perfection, his face a subtle roadmap to a broad spectrum of emotional destinations. --Jeff Shannon --

Therese Neumann. David Lynch. 1999.

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To Kill a Mockingbird. Robert Mulligan. 1962.

Ranked 34 on the American Film Institute's list of the 100 Greatest American Films, To Kill a Mockingbird is quite simply one of the finest family-oriented dramas ever made. A beautiful and deeply affecting adaptation of the Pulitzer Prize-winning novel by Harper Lee, the film retains a timeless quality that transcends its historically dated subject matter (racism in the Depression-era South) and remains powerfully resonant in present-day America with its advocacy of tolerance, justice, integrity, and loving, responsible parenthood. It's tempting to call this an important "message" movie that should be required viewing for children and adults alike, but this riveting courtroom drama is anything but stodgy or pedantic. As Atticus Finch, the small-town Alabama lawyer and widower father of two, Gregory Peck gives one of his finest performances with his impassioned defense of a black man (Brock Peters) wrongfully accused of the rape and assault of a young white woman. While his children, Scout (Mary Badham) and Jem (Philip Alford), learn the realities of racial prejudice and irrational hatred, they also learn to overcome their fear of the unknown as personified by their mysterious, mostly unseen neighbor Boo Radley (Robert Duvall, in his brilliant, almost completely nonverbal screen debut). What emerges from this evocative, exquisitely filmed drama is a pure distillation of the themes of Harper Lee's enduring novel, a showcase for some of the finest American acting ever assembled in one film, and a rare quality of humanitarian artistry (including Horton Foote's splendid screenplay and Elmer Bernstein's outstanding score) that seems all but lost in the chaotic morass of modern cinema.

To sir, with love. James Clavell. 1967.

Novelist James Clavell wrote, produced, and directed this 1967 British film (based on a novel by E.R. Braithwaite) about a rookie teacher who throws out stock lesson plans and really takes command of his unruly, adolescent students in a London school. Poitier is very good as a man struggling with the extent of his commitment to the job, and even more as a teacher whose commitment is to proffering life lessons instead of academics. The spirit of this movie can be found in such recent films as Dangerous Minds and Mr. Holland's Opus, but none is as moving as this one. Besides, the others don't have a title song performed by pop star Lulu.

The Wizard of Oz. Victor Fleming, Richard Thorpe. 1939.

When it was released during Hollywood's golden year of 1939, The Wizard of Oz didn't start out as the perennial classic it has since become. The film did respectable business, but it wasn't until its debut on television that this family favorite saw its popularity soar. And while Oz's TV broadcasts are now controlled by media mogul Ted Turner (who owns the rights), the advent of home video has made this lively musical a mainstay in the staple diet of great American films. Young Dorothy Gale (Judy Garland), her dog, Toto, and her three companions on the Yellow Brick Road to Oz--the Tin Man (Jack Haley), the Cowardly Lion (Bert Lahr), and the Scarecrow (Ray Bolger)--have become pop-culture icons and central figures in the legacy of fantasy for children. As the Wicked Witch who covets Dorothy's enchanted ruby slippers, Margaret Hamilton has had the singular honor of scaring the wits out of children for more than six decades. The film's still as fresh, frightening, and funny as it was when first released. It may take some liberal detours from the original story by L. Frank Baum, but it's loyal to the Baum legacy while charting its own course as a spectacular film. Shot in glorious Technicolor, befitting its dynamic production design (Munchkinland alone is a psychedelic explosion of color and decor), The Wizard of Oz may not appeal to every taste as the years go by, but it's required viewing for kids of all ages.

Velveteen Rabbit, the. Mark Sottnick. 25 minutes. 1985.

Margery Williams' enchanting story about a toy rabbit, first published in 1922, has become a classic of children's literature. This video rendition, narrated by Meryl Streep, with a beautiful musical score by George Winston and illustrations by David Jorgensen, gives it a new life. Remember the wisdom of the velveteen rabbit: "When a child loves you for a long, long time, not just to play with, but REALLY loves you, then you become Real."

Vezelay: Exploring the Question of Search with William Segal.. Ken Burns. 44 minutes.

Two short documentaries by acclaimed director Ken Burns explore the question of search with William Segal, poet, philosopher, and student of P.D. Ouspensky, G.I.. Gurdjieff, and D.T. Suzuki. We go with them to Vezelay, the magnificent French basilica, where we listen to Mr. Segal's thoughtful end engaging commentary and witness him leading a simple but riveting directed meditation. Also included is William Segal, a short piece set in Mr. Segal's art studio and garden. "William Segal looks at outside world and leads us into William Segal the man. He seems to paint what he sees, but looking out is looking in and happily he invites us to do the same." - Peter Brook

Vivekananda As We Saw Him. 87 minutes.

A slide/video documentary of the man and his life, featuring five personal reminiscences from original recordings. Includes all 91 photos taken of Swami Vivekananda.

Wings of Desire. Wim Wenders.

Yoga for Your Eyes. Meir Schneider. 74 minutes.

Meir Schneider can see - and that's miracle. Born without sight, Schneider refused to surrender to his blindness and instead began an intensive exploration of sight and self-healing system. Building on techniques pioneered by ophthalmologist William Bates, he created his own total approach for self-healing and used it to reverse his own blindness. On Yoga for Your Eyes, this respected mind/body authority teaches a complete videos course on his innovative methods for improving vision naturally. Viewers watch and learn with Schneider as he shows them how to exercise their eyes back to health. These proven techniques - many drawn from the principles of Tibetan yoga - relax and retain the visual system to help us see the world with less strain, greater acuity, and more spacious visual field.

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