Genre: Religious Documentaries
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Kumaré (2011)
Cast: Purva Bedi, Vikram Gandhi, Kristin Calgaro …
Directed by: Vikram Gandhi
Filmmaker Vikram Gandhi puts an unexpected twist on this sobering documentary about spirituality and the power of suggestion when he poses as a prophet named Kumaré and develops a sizable…
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2012: Prophecy or Panic (2011)
Directed by: Andre Van Heerden
Featuring Bible researchers and others who weigh in on the hype surrounding the so-called 2012 prophecy, this documentary gives a Christian perspective on the belief that the ancient Mayan…
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Compassion in Emptiness (2011)
Cast: Dalai Lama
Over the course of a three-day series of teachings and a public lecture, the Dalai Lama discusses numerous Buddhist tenets, such as maintaining compassion despite the pressures of modern…
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Eat the Sun (2011)
Cast: Mason Dwinell, Jason LeRoy Wharton
Directed by: Peter Sorcher
Some ancient cultures believed that prolonged staring at the sun brought wisdom and enlightenment and cured illness. This engrossing documentary follows one man as he puts the practice to the…
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The Daniel Project (2011)
Cast: Jacob Prasch, Jeremy Hitchen
Directed by: Stewart Menelaws
This thought-provoking examination of Biblical prophecies attempts to determine how accurately they've predicted modern events such as terrorism, climate change and armed conflict in the…
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The Buddha (2010)
Cast: Richard Gere, Dalai Lama, W.S. Merwin …
Directed by: David Grubin
Through a visual tapestry of evocative paintings and sculptures, this compelling Emmy-nominated documentary from filmmaker David Grubin explores the life of the Buddha, his quest for serenity…
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Dragons or Dinosaurs: Creation or Evolution (2010)
Directed by: Andre Van Heerden, Jason Van Heerden
Mythological representations of dragons appear in cultures worldwide, often resembling dinosaur species identified through their fossilized remains. Could this mean dragon legends are rooted…
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Inside the Freemasons: The Grand Lodge Uncovered (2010)
Directed by: John Hamill
Gain entry into the mysterious world of the Freemasons through a guided tour of the secret society's Grand Lodge in England and an exclusive interview with communications director John…
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Sons of Perdition (2010)
Directed by: Tyler Measom, Jennilyn Merten
Following three teenage boys who've left a polygamist sect over a 2-year period, filmmakers Tyler Measom and Jennilyn Merten offer up a poignant portrayal of the overwhelming challenges…
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American Mystic (2010)
Directed by: Alex Mar
In this thought-provoking documentary, filmmaker Alex Mar immerses herself in her subject -- alternative religions -- by following three believers on divergent paths: a pagan priestess, a…
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2012: Time for Change (2010)
Cast: Maude Barlow, R. Buckminster Fuller, Gilberto Gil …
Directed by: Joao G. Amorim
With many predicting doom for the planet in 2012, director Joao G. Amorim argues in this documentary that a global shift is indeed coming, but that people have the power to help the world…
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Mysteries of the Jesus Prayer (2010)
Cast: John McGuckin
Directed by: Norris J. Chumley
Best-selling author Norris J. Chumley and Rev. Dr. John McGuckin narrate this thought-provoking documentary that takes viewers into some of the most private spaces on the planet to witness…
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Questions for Crazy Horse (2010)
Cast: Russell Means, Jay Red Hawk, Oliver Tuthill …
Directed by: Oliver Tuthill
This illuminating documentary profiles Crazy Horse, arguably the most important figure in Lakota Sioux history. Contemporary American Indians discuss his story, offering insight into their…
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Shadow Government (2009)
Cast: Grant Jeffrey
Directed by: Andre Van Heerden
Evangelical Christian teacher Grant R. Jeffrey offers this provocative program that reveals how secretive forces are usurping power from elected officials, monitoring average citizens'…
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One Love: Word Sounds & Powah (2009)
Cast: Jah Bones, Jah Shepherd, Ras Anum Iyapo …
Directed by: Howard Johnson
The late Jah Bones lays out the Rastafari agenda in this trio of documentaries filmed in London and Nottingham in the early 1990s, employing music, poems and insightful interviews from…
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With Love from the Holyland and the Kingdom of Jordan (2009)
Providing an historical tour of the Holy Land, this documentary takes viewers to the region's most important sites, describing their biblical context and explaining their significance in…
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Beyond Zero Point: The Journey to Compassion (2009)
Cast: Gregg Braden
Using ancient prophecies and archaeological evidence to inform his vision and a science background to back it up, Gregg Braden expounds on his theory that the Earth has entered into a rare…
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The Passion of Saint Perpetua: Martyr of the Faith (2009)
Cast: Mike Aquilina
Directed by: Robert Fernandez
Narrated by Catholic author and television host Mike Aquilina, this program tells the story of Perpetua, a courageous young noblewoman and mother whose devotion to the Christian God led to…
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The Mysteries of Angels and Demons (2009)
Directed by: Steve Kaminski
Is the world we can see the only one? Do unseen beings lurk around us? Theologians and experts on the occult examine these ideas in this intriguing look at demons, angels and alternate planes…
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Seven Signs of the Apocalypse (2009)
Cast: Joseph Falasca, Jon Barton, Armand Dorian …
Directed by: Tim Prokop
Decipher the Bible's most mysterious text, the book of Revelation, and learn to spot the seven signs of the apocalypse with this mesmerizing documentary that explains why many people…
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Jerusalem: Center of the World (2009)
Home to three of the world's major religions, Jerusalem has been a center of both faith and conflict for 40 centuries. Journalist Ray Suarez traces the city's history and explains…
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Sophia Returning: The Path to Planetary Tantra (2009)
Cast: John Lamb Lash
Directed by: Jay Weidner
Mythologist and author John Lamb Lash examines the ancient gnostic religion and explores its relevance to contemporary times in this fascinating program. The gnostic belief system revolved…
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Lord, Save Us from Your Followers (2008)
Cast: Dan Merchant, Tony Campolo, Al Franken …
Directed by: Dan Merchant
In the spirit of wondering why we all can't just get along, filmmaker Dan Merchant takes to the streets to ask average folks about religious faith and why it seems to be such a divisive…
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Reincarnation (2008)
Cast: Dr. Carey Williams, Dalai Lama
This intriguing A&E special investigates the topic of reincarnation, examining how various cultures throughout history have explained what happens when a person dies. Does a soul cease to…
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So Help Me God (2008)
Cast: Simon Cole
Directed by: Simon Cole
Though he has it "all" -- a successful career, great car and terrific wife -- Simon Cole lacks something significant: a meaningful connection with God. To discover his own spirituality, he…