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American Experience, The Amish: Shunned
directed by Callie T. Wiser, fl. 2008-2011; produced by Callie T. Wiser, fl. 2008-2011, Five O'Clock Films, in American Experience (Arlington, VA: Public Broadcasting Service, 2014), 1 hour 54 mins
Filmed over the course of twelve months, The Amish: Shunned follows seven former members of the Amish community as they reflect on their decisions to leave one of the most closed and tightly-knit communities in the United States. Estranged from family, the ex-Amish find themselves struggling to understand and make...
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directed by Callie T. Wiser, fl. 2008-2011; produced by Callie T. Wiser, fl. 2008-2011, Five O'Clock Films, in American Experience (Arlington, VA: Public Broadcasting Service, 2014), 1 hour 54 mins
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Filmed over the course of twelve months, The Amish: Shunned follows seven former members of the Amish community as they reflect on their decisions to leave one of the most closed and tightly-knit communities in the United States. Estranged from family, the ex-Amish find themselves struggling to understand and make their way in modern America. Interwoven through the stories are the voices of Amish men and women who remain staunchly loyal to their...
Filmed over the course of twelve months, The Amish: Shunned follows seven former members of the Amish community as they reflect on their decisions to leave one of the most closed and tightly-knit communities in the United States. Estranged from family, the ex-Amish find themselves struggling to understand and make their way in modern America. Interwoven through the stories are the voices of Amish men and women who remain staunchly loyal to their traditions and faith. They explain the importance of obedience, the strong ties that bind their communities together, and the pain they endure when a loved one falls away.
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Field of Study
Social Theory
Content Type
Documentary
Contributor
Callie T. Wiser, fl. 2008-2011, Five O'Clock Films
Author / Creator
Callie T. Wiser, fl. 2008-2011
Date Published / Released
2014
Publisher
Public Broadcasting Service
Series
American Experience
Topic / Theme
Cultural ethos, Cultural norms, Religious communities, Christianity
Copyright Message
Copyright © 2014 by Public Broadcasting Service
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Frontline, Secrets of the Vatican
directed by Antony Thomas, 1940-; produced by Antony Thomas, 1940-, WGBH Educational Foundation, in Frontline (Arlington, VA: Public Broadcasting Service, 2014), 1 hour 26 mins
In Secrets of the Vatican, Frontline tells the epic, inside story of the collapse of the Benedict papacy and illuminates the extraordinary challenges facing Pope Francis as he tries to reform the powerful Vatican bureaucracy, root out corruption and chart a new course for the troubled Catholic Church and its 1.2 b...
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directed by Antony Thomas, 1940-; produced by Antony Thomas, 1940-, WGBH Educational Foundation, in Frontline (Arlington, VA: Public Broadcasting Service, 2014), 1 hour 26 mins
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In Secrets of the Vatican, Frontline tells the epic, inside story of the collapse of the Benedict papacy and illuminates the extraordinary challenges facing Pope Francis as he tries to reform the powerful Vatican bureaucracy, root out corruption and chart a new course for the troubled Catholic Church and its 1.2 billion followers.
Field of Study
Social Theory
Content Type
Documentary
Contributor
Antony Thomas, 1940-, WGBH Educational Foundation
Author / Creator
Antony Thomas, 1940-
Date Published / Released
2014-02-25
Publisher
Public Broadcasting Service
Series
Frontline
Person Discussed
Francis, Pope, 1936-, Benedict XVI, Pope, 1927-
Topic / Theme
Clergy, Catholicism, Religious occupations, Religious corruption
Copyright Message
Copyright © 2014 by Public Broadcasting Service
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Cathedral, 3, Cathedral, Episode 3: Christmas Day
directed by Peter Williams, fl. 2009-2012, in Cathedral, 3 (Brighton, England: Electric Sky, 2012), 57 mins
Christmas Day in Canterbury Cathedral. Archbishop Rowan Williams and his family reflect on the meaning of Christmas, and the choristers open their stockings. Meanwhile, artist Mark McGowan sets off to crawl from London to Canterbury to draw attention to the plight of the homeless at Christmas.
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directed by Peter Williams, fl. 2009-2012, in Cathedral, 3 (Brighton, England: Electric Sky, 2012), 57 mins
Description
Christmas Day in Canterbury Cathedral. Archbishop Rowan Williams and his family reflect on the meaning of Christmas, and the choristers open their stockings. Meanwhile, artist Mark McGowan sets off to crawl from London to Canterbury to draw attention to the plight of the homeless at Christmas.
Field of Study
Social Theory
Content Type
Documentary
Author / Creator
Peter Williams, fl. 2009-2012
Date Published / Released
2012
Publisher
Electric Sky
Series
Cathedral
Speaker / Narrator
Mark McGowan, 1974-, Rowan Williams, 1950-
Person Discussed
Mark McGowan, 1974-, Rowan Williams, 1950-
Topic / Theme
Community events, Places of worship, Religious festivals, Religion & Philosophy
Copyright Message
Copyright © 2012. Used by permission of electric sky.
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Cathedral, 5, Hoping and Praying
directed by Peter Williams, fl. 2009-2012, in Cathedral, 5 (Brighton, England: Electric Sky, 2012), 1 hour 1 mins
Holy Week – Archbishop Rowan Williams reflects on the future of the Anglican church. Priests come to renew their vows and the Cathedral hosts two services – one for those who agree with the ordination of women, and one for those who don’t. The Archbishop washes the feet of worshippers and welcomes thousands...
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directed by Peter Williams, fl. 2009-2012, in Cathedral, 5 (Brighton, England: Electric Sky, 2012), 1 hour 1 mins
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Holy Week – Archbishop Rowan Williams reflects on the future of the Anglican church. Priests come to renew their vows and the Cathedral hosts two services – one for those who agree with the ordination of women, and one for those who don’t. The Archbishop washes the feet of worshippers and welcomes thousands of young Christians to Canterbury Cathedral.
Field of Study
Social Theory
Content Type
Documentary
Author / Creator
Peter Williams, fl. 2009-2012
Date Published / Released
2012
Publisher
Electric Sky
Series
Cathedral
Speaker / Narrator
Rowan Williams, 1950-
Person Discussed
Rowan Williams, 1950-
Topic / Theme
Religious faiths, Religious festivals, Religious practices, Religion & Philosophy
Copyright Message
Copyright © 2012. Used by permission of electric sky.
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Cathedral, 6, Old School Ties
directed by Peter Williams, fl. 2009-2012, in Cathedral, 6 (Brighton, England: Electric Sky, 2012), 50 mins
The oldest place of learning in England lies within the Precincts of Canterbury Cathedral. It’s the King’s School and, in the sixth of his documentaries on a year in the life of Canterbury Cathedral, Peter Williams talks to pupils and teachers about ambition, relationships and the world outside the precincts t...
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directed by Peter Williams, fl. 2009-2012, in Cathedral, 6 (Brighton, England: Electric Sky, 2012), 50 mins
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The oldest place of learning in England lies within the Precincts of Canterbury Cathedral. It’s the King’s School and, in the sixth of his documentaries on a year in the life of Canterbury Cathedral, Peter Williams talks to pupils and teachers about ambition, relationships and the world outside the precincts that, for the pupils, is home for six vital years of their lives.
Field of Study
Social Theory
Content Type
Documentary
Author / Creator
Peter Williams, fl. 2009-2012
Date Published / Released
2012
Publisher
Electric Sky
Series
Cathedral
Topic / Theme
Religious faiths, Schools, Students, Religion & Philosophy
Copyright Message
Copyright © 2012. Used by permission of electric sky.
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The Week They Elected the Pope
directed by Michael Attwell, fl. 2005; produced by Michael Attwell, fl. 2005 (Brighton, England: Electric Sky, 2012), 52 mins
Pope John-Paul II’s funeral was the largest public event in history. After the mourning was over there was to be a new beginning in the Roman Catholic world. This lively documentary reveals the details and events surrounding the election of Joseph Ratzinger, Pope Benedict XVI, the 264th Pontiff since St. Peter....
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directed by Michael Attwell, fl. 2005; produced by Michael Attwell, fl. 2005 (Brighton, England: Electric Sky, 2012), 52 mins
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Pope John-Paul II’s funeral was the largest public event in history. After the mourning was over there was to be a new beginning in the Roman Catholic world. This lively documentary reveals the details and events surrounding the election of Joseph Ratzinger, Pope Benedict XVI, the 264th Pontiff since St. Peter. As an amazing piece of theatre unfolds before our eyes we bear witness to a dramatic display of pageantry, politics and overwhelming me...
Pope John-Paul II’s funeral was the largest public event in history. After the mourning was over there was to be a new beginning in the Roman Catholic world. This lively documentary reveals the details and events surrounding the election of Joseph Ratzinger, Pope Benedict XVI, the 264th Pontiff since St. Peter. As an amazing piece of theatre unfolds before our eyes we bear witness to a dramatic display of pageantry, politics and overwhelming media attention. Just after the Pope’s death 115 cardinals from around the world flocked to Rome and were faced with the burden of responsibility in choosing a suitable and worthy new Pope. Many of them had never met before and so they had to get acquainted. This enlightening film allows us to see inside and outside the Vatican where we listen to accounts from journalists, holy men and the waiting public. Reporters give their opinions of who they think might be Pope: in one man’s words it is a truly open horse race and anything can happen while another says the Holy Spirit has a hand in the decision. As the Catholic world prepares for a new spiritual leader spectators including nuns, priests and ordinary folk have their personal favourites and are quick to speculate about the heavyweights in the running. When the decision is made white smoke appears from the Vatican chimney. After some confusion as to whether it is white or grey, the crowd quietly waits for the answer. In the jubilation that follows it is easy to see how people are caught up in the spectacle of the event and many aren’t even Catholic. As a charming insight, this film will explore the events of a dramatic week and introduce the importance that this decision will make for the future of the Church in modern society.
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Field of Study
Social Theory
Content Type
Documentary
Contributor
Michael Attwell, fl. 2005, Stephen Kemble, fl. 2005
Author / Creator
Michael Attwell, fl. 2005
Date Published / Released
2012
Publisher
Electric Sky
Speaker / Narrator
Stephen Kemble, fl. 2005
Person Discussed
Benedict XVI, Pope, 1927-
Topic / Theme
Elections, Religious communities, Religious life, Religion & Philosophy
Copyright Message
Copyright © 2012. Used by permission of electric sky.
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The Redemption of General Butt Naked
directed by Daniele Anastasion and Eric Strauss; produced by Mad Monitor Productions (Alexandria, VA: Filmakers Library, 2011), 1 hour 25 mins
Joshua Milton Blahyi, aka General Butt Naked, was a ruthless and feared warlord during Liberia's 14-year civil war. Today, he has renounced his violent past and reinvented himself as a Christian evangelist on a journey of self-proclaimed transformation. Blahyi travels the nation of Liberia as a preacher, seeking o...
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directed by Daniele Anastasion and Eric Strauss; produced by Mad Monitor Productions (Alexandria, VA: Filmakers Library, 2011), 1 hour 25 mins
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Joshua Milton Blahyi, aka General Butt Naked, was a ruthless and feared warlord during Liberia's 14-year civil war. Today, he has renounced his violent past and reinvented himself as a Christian evangelist on a journey of self-proclaimed transformation. Blahyi travels the nation of Liberia as a preacher, seeking out those he once victimized in search of an uncertain forgiveness. But in the end, are some crimes beyond the pale of forgiveness?
Field of Study
Social Theory
Content Type
Documentary
Contributor
Mad Monitor Productions
Author / Creator
Daniele Anastasion, Eric Strauss
Date Published / Released
2011
Publisher
Filmakers Library
Speaker / Narrator
Joshua Milton Blahyi, 1971-
Person Discussed
Joshua Milton Blahyi, 1971-
Topic / Theme
Liberian Civil War (1989-2003), Christianity, Religious faiths, Liberian Civil War, 1989-2003, Sociology, Transitional Justice, Post Conflict Support, Area Studies, Liberian
Copyright Message
Copyright © 2011 by Filmakers Library
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Around the World in 80 Faiths, 2, The Far East
directed by Sian Salt, fl. 2009; produced by Sian Salt, fl. 2009, in Around the World in 80 Faiths, 2 (London, England: BBC Worldwide, 2009), 48 mins
Pete observes a purification ritual during the Shinto Oto Matsuri fire festival and finds out how war helped to create the biggest church in the world. Pete encounters the exotic and inscrutable religions of the Far East, from anarchic Buddhist Naked Man and Shinto Fire festivals in Japan to enlightening Taoist mo...
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directed by Sian Salt, fl. 2009; produced by Sian Salt, fl. 2009, in Around the World in 80 Faiths, 2 (London, England: BBC Worldwide, 2009), 48 mins
Description
Pete observes a purification ritual during the Shinto Oto Matsuri fire festival and finds out how war helped to create the biggest church in the world. Pete encounters the exotic and inscrutable religions of the Far East, from anarchic Buddhist Naked Man and Shinto Fire festivals in Japan to enlightening Taoist monks in the mountains of China. He also visits an obscure Shamanic sect in South Korea, and finds out how war helped to create the bigge...
Pete observes a purification ritual during the Shinto Oto Matsuri fire festival and finds out how war helped to create the biggest church in the world. Pete encounters the exotic and inscrutable religions of the Far East, from anarchic Buddhist Naked Man and Shinto Fire festivals in Japan to enlightening Taoist monks in the mountains of China. He also visits an obscure Shamanic sect in South Korea, and finds out how war helped to create the biggest church in the world. In Buddhist Thailand, he explores the meaning of non-attachment, and in Vietnam he comes under the spell of a divine eye, before giving money away to a mother goddess.
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Field of Study
Religion & Thought
Content Type
Documentary
Contributor
Sian Salt, fl. 2009, Peter Owen Jones, fl. 2009
Author / Creator
Sian Salt, fl. 2009
Date Published / Released
2009
Publisher
BBC Worldwide
Series
Around the World in 80 Faiths
Speaker / Narrator
Peter Owen Jones, fl. 2009
Topic / Theme
Religious beliefs, Religious faiths, Religious practices, Religion & Philosophy
Copyright Message
Copyright © 2012 BBC Worldwide
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Around the World in 80 Faiths, 3, Africa
directed by Sian Salt, fl. 2009; produced by Sian Salt, fl. 2009, in Around the World in 80 Faiths, 3 (London, England: BBC Worldwide, 2009), 53 mins
From sacrifices in honour of Voodoo spirits in the west to a rock-hewn church in the highlands of northern Ethiopia, Pete explores the spiritual traditions of Africa. In a gruelling journey through the continent where all human life began, Pete hopes to get a glimpse of Man’s first experience of the divine. Sett...
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directed by Sian Salt, fl. 2009; produced by Sian Salt, fl. 2009, in Around the World in 80 Faiths, 3 (London, England: BBC Worldwide, 2009), 53 mins
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From sacrifices in honour of Voodoo spirits in the west to a rock-hewn church in the highlands of northern Ethiopia, Pete explores the spiritual traditions of Africa. In a gruelling journey through the continent where all human life began, Pete hopes to get a glimpse of Man’s first experience of the divine. Setting off to explore the spiritual traditions of Africa, he starts with the ancient practice of Voodoo in Benin. Confronted by ritual pra...
From sacrifices in honour of Voodoo spirits in the west to a rock-hewn church in the highlands of northern Ethiopia, Pete explores the spiritual traditions of Africa. In a gruelling journey through the continent where all human life began, Pete hopes to get a glimpse of Man’s first experience of the divine. Setting off to explore the spiritual traditions of Africa, he starts with the ancient practice of Voodoo in Benin. Confronted by ritual practices that contradict his own, deeply held religious convictions, he is forced to decide whether he should even take part. Next stop is Botswana, to meet the San Bushmen, inheritors of the earliest religious faith on Earth. In South Africa, Pete discovers surprising new developments in religious belief when he meets the members of the 12th Apostolic Church, and is stunned to find Afrikaners who believe the world is about to come to an end. In Ethiopia, he finds a group of one of the world’s youngest religions – Rastafarians – who have set up a Utopian community in this harsh and unforgiving land. His journey reaches its emotional conclusion in the highlands of northern Ethiopia, where members of Africa’s oldest Christian church have gathered in an ancient, rock-hewn church to pray, as they have prayed for almost 2,000 years.
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Field of Study
Social Theory
Content Type
Documentary
Contributor
Sian Salt, fl. 2009, Peter Owen Jones, fl. 2009
Author / Creator
Sian Salt, fl. 2009
Date Published / Released
2009
Publisher
BBC Worldwide
Series
Around the World in 80 Faiths
Speaker / Narrator
Peter Owen Jones, fl. 2009
Topic / Theme
Religious beliefs, Religious faiths, Religious practices, Religion & Philosophy
Copyright Message
Copyright © 2012 BBC Worldwide
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Around the World in 80 Faiths, 4, The Middle East
directed by Sian Salt, fl. 2009; produced by Sian Salt, fl. 2009, in Around the World in 80 Faiths, 4 (London, England: BBC Worldwide, 2009), 59 mins
In this moving and at times disturbing film, Pete travels throughout the Middle East encountering Whirling Dervishes, folk religion of the Alevis and more. Peter Owen Jones explores the roots of religious conflict in the Middle East. His month-long journey starts in Jerusalem with sites sacred to three of the worl...
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directed by Sian Salt, fl. 2009; produced by Sian Salt, fl. 2009, in Around the World in 80 Faiths, 4 (London, England: BBC Worldwide, 2009), 59 mins
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In this moving and at times disturbing film, Pete travels throughout the Middle East encountering Whirling Dervishes, folk religion of the Alevis and more. Peter Owen Jones explores the roots of religious conflict in the Middle East. His month-long journey starts in Jerusalem with sites sacred to three of the world’s biggest religions: Judaism, Christianity and Islam. He arrives on Good Friday and meets Christian pilgrims retracing Christ’s f...
In this moving and at times disturbing film, Pete travels throughout the Middle East encountering Whirling Dervishes, folk religion of the Alevis and more. Peter Owen Jones explores the roots of religious conflict in the Middle East. His month-long journey starts in Jerusalem with sites sacred to three of the world’s biggest religions: Judaism, Christianity and Islam. He arrives on Good Friday and meets Christian pilgrims retracing Christ’s final steps to Golgotha. Over the Jewish festival of Purim he questions Zionist settlers and the father of a Palestinian suicide bomber about the causes of intolerance and the effects of the violence. He travels to Syria to explore Islam and the mystical Sufi tradition of the Whirling Derivishes. In Turkey Pete discovers the older and much less well known folk religion of the Alevis. Venturing across the border into Iraq, he tracks down the ancient and obscure group known as the Yazidis at their temple in the mountains of the north. His journey is full of uncomfortable revelations about the nature of religious intolerance, but ends with a redemptive message of peace.
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Field of Study
Social Theory
Content Type
Documentary
Contributor
Sian Salt, fl. 2009, Peter Owen Jones, fl. 2009
Author / Creator
Sian Salt, fl. 2009
Date Published / Released
2009
Publisher
BBC Worldwide
Series
Around the World in 80 Faiths
Speaker / Narrator
Peter Owen Jones, fl. 2009
Topic / Theme
Religious beliefs, Religious faiths, Religious practices, Religion & Philosophy
Copyright Message
Copyright © 2012 BBC Worldwide
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