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Ngwang, a Buddhist nun
and Bagdro, a Buddhist monk, at the ages of 13 and
20, led freedom demonstrations against the Chinese
occupation in Tibet. They were arrested, imprisoned
and endured years of horrific torture. Through the
power of a positive mind, and inspired by the Dalai
Lama, Ngwang and Bagdro find a way Beyond Fear. The
film features historical and recent Tibetan footage,
interviews with Bagdro in India and Ngwang in New
York. It also includes opening words by the
Hollywood actor Richard Gere and a lengthy interview
with the Dalai Lama.
Awards 2008:
Best Feature Documentary - European Spiritual Film
Festival, World Fest Remi Award, Human Rights Award
- Artivist Film Festival.
Screenings 2008:
European Independent Film Festival, Indie Spirit
Film Festival, AFIA, Oxford International Film
Festival, Asian American International Film
Festival, Globian Film Festival, Open Cinema
Festival, Artivist International Film Festival, Non
Violence, New Orleans & South Asia |
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