January 21, 2009

 

 

"Dalai Lama Renaissance" an award-winning 80-minute documentary narrated by actor Harrison Ford, will play for one screening only at the Michigan Theater on Sunday, February 8 at 4:10 pm.

"Dalai Lama Renaissance," produced and directed by Khashyar Darvich, is the first film about the Dalai Lama and Tibet to open theatrically in the United States since the international spotlight placed on China for its firm handling of Tibetan protestors speaking out against Chinese policies in Tibet.

The film tells the story of 40 Western innovative thinkers who travel to India in the Himalayan Mountains to meet with the Dalai Lama to discuss many of the world’s problems. What happened was surprising and unexpected, and was captured by a five camera crew.

"Dalai Lama Renaissance" has won 12 film festival awards, and was an official selection at 38 film festivals around the world, where it consistently has attracted sold out audiences. The event is sponsored by the Jewel Heart Foundation and will include a talk by Jewel Heart founder Gelek Rimpoche immediately following the film.

The film features quantum physicists Fred Alan Wolf and Amit Goswami from the hit theatrical documentary "What the Bleep Do We Know?" Also appearing are Michael Beckwith (who appears in the film "The Secret" with Wolf), Air America radio host Thom Hartmann, and others.

"I narrated 'Dalai Lama Renaissance,'" says Harrison Ford, "because I believe His Holiness is making a positive influence in our world. For me, the film represented an opportunity to continue assisting the optimistic efforts of an extraordinary individual."

Tickets are available in advance at Jewel Heart or at the door the day of the screening. Regular Michigan Theater movie prices apply.