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LOCATION: Center for Spiritual LIving Morristown
331 Mount Kemble Ave. (Route 202 South), Morristown NJ 07960 USA 973-605-2733 ext. 8 |
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FILMS LISTED ALPHABETICALLY
Once upon a time there were two children nursed by the same woman. Azur, a blond, blue-eyed son of a noblewoman and Asmar, the dark skinned and dark-eyed child of the nurse. The nurse tells them the story of the Djinn fairy waiting to be released from her chamber by a good and heroic prince. Brought up together they are as close as brothers until the day Azur's father cruelly separates them, banishing the nurse and Asmar from his home and sending Azur away to the city to receive schooling from a personal tutor. Years later, Azur is haunted by memories of the legendary Djinn-fairy, and takes it upon himself to journey all the way to Asmar's homeland to seek it out, embarking on a dangerous quest. A beautiful, visually-stunning story of adventure and the power of love between brothers which everyone, young and old, are sure to enjoy.
A former Thai boxer turned Buddhist monk travels widely on horseback, fearlessly dispensing prayers, health care, education, and tough love to villagers far from the protection and support of governments or non-governmental organizations. With his Golden Horse Temple he's built an orphanage, school and clinic - a haven for the children of the region, who see him as a shaman, father figure, and coach. Stunning cinematography, intimate filmmaking and a compelling story make this film an extraordinary experience of a hidden realm. Buddha's Lost Children gives the term "grassroots Buddhism" new meaning, and in the end it's the children's journey we share - their transformation from neglected village boys to self-confident novices.
Who says you can’t hip-hop if you’re 80-years-old? Gotta Dance chronicles the debut of the New Jersey Nets' first-ever senior hip-hop dance team, 12 women and 1 man - all dance team newbies, from auditions through to center court stardom. "Joyous! Heartwarming" rave reviewers and audiences.
Christian Schuller, one of the filmmakers, has come up with an inspiring and hopeful take on Morristown and community with his short film, Growtown Motown, about the Early Street Community Garden project. A 5-minute version of the film screened at Morristown Green Film Festival last summer; this is the full version. Following the film is a workshop on How To Make Your Own Documentary Film in Friendship Hall with Christian Schuller.
How far would you travel to heal someone you love? An intensely personal yet an epic spiritual journey, The Horse Boy follows one Texas couple and their autistic son as they trek on horseback through Outer Mongolia in a desperate attempt to treat his condition with shamanic healing. When 2-year-old Rowan was diagnosed with autism, Rupert Isaacson, a writer and former horse trainer, and his wife, Kristin Neff, a psychology professor, sought the best possible medical care for their son — but traditional therapies had little effect. Then they discovered that Rowan has a profound affinity for animals — particularly horses — and the family set off on a quest for a possible cure. Part travel adventure, part insight into shamanic tradition, and part intimate look at the autistic mind, this ravishing documentary odyssey gives insight into how, in life’s darkest moments, a gateway to joy and wonder can be found. The Horse Boy has captured Audience Award titles at multiple indie film festivals.
The story of a band of brothers who travel the world in search of the answers to the burning questions: Who am I? Who is Man? Why do we search for meaning? Their journey brings them into the middle of the lives of the homeless on the streets of New York City, the orphans and disabled children of Peru, and the abandoned lepers in the forests of Ghana, Africa. What the young men discover changes them forever. Through one-on-one interviews and real life encounters, the brothers are awakened to the beauty of the human person and the resilience of the human spirit. A profound and moving cinematic experience that has the power to change lives. Winner of 16 Indie Film Festival Awards.
Anita Singh, a lonely Asian Londoner, meets an enigmatic stranger at the supermarket who convinces her that he is schooled in the ways of Eastern mysticism. She invites him back to her flat and is amazed when he demonstrates that he can levitate. Her illusions are soon shattered when her newfound guru's magic powers are exposed as phoney and she discovers him in flagrante with her best friend. Just as she seems to have reached her nadir, she stumbles across the perfect means to exact sweet revenge.
One morning in Jerusalem, Elena wakes up to the emptiness of her life. Forty-five years old, no children, and no faith. Elena embarks on a cautious journey among the world's three monotheistic religions and their ceremonies, all found in the streets of her city. The well-trodden road changes constantly and unexpected meetings challenge her beliefs. What will she find at the end of the road?
Tulku is a documentary film about young people caught between the modern culture they were born into and the ancient Tibetan Buddhist culture from which they were reborn. They are Western "tulkus" – all of them recognized when they were children as reincarnations of great Tibetan Buddhist masters. Filmmaker Gesar Mukpo from Halifax, Nova Scotia, recognized at the age of three, is one of them. In Tulku he sets out to meet others like him – young people struggling between modern and ancient, East and West.
With One Voice is a well-organized interview montage bringing together the compelling and eloquent voices of a number of the world’s great living mystics – individuals of various spiritual traditions who believe that we all share a common connection to a single divine power, regardless of religion. These mystics have each come to the same conclusion that the path to peace, love, and the meaning of life and spiritual awakening is the same path, which is searching inside our deep inner selves in introspective meditation—and that the divine power that connects all humanity is within us rather than outside of us. They also agree that all spiritual traditions may offer guidance on this path, because they each originated from the same inner divine power.
When a non-descript violin shows up at an upscale auction, it seems wildly out of place. But who decides what something or someone is really worth? The answer may surprise you.
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If you have a question about the suitability of a particular film for your child, email Film Festival Director Merav Pickel. Tickets for all individual films are available for purchase at the Center for Spiritual Living beginning at 6 PM on March 5. We recommend purchasing tickets at least 15 minutes before showtime. |
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