Parliament of Worlds Religion 1993 Chicago IL

Author(s): Parliament of the World’s Religions
Publisher: USA Parliament of the Worlds Religions

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PARLIAMENT VIDEO/FILM FESTIVAL
TUESDAY, SEPT. 1-FRIDAY, SEPT. 3 (THIRD FLOOR, PDR # 8
Videotapes on a wide variety of religious, spiritual, environmental, cultural, and artistic subjects were submitted to the CPWR during the program process. Throughout the week, a special screening room is available to Parliament participants to view some of the best, most informative, and most creative of these works. The Council wishes to thank those who have made their tapes available. Special thanks also to Christopher Derfler, Tony Lysy, and Nathan MacGregor for their assistance in compiling and selecting this material.
TUESDAY, AUGUST 31
10:00 AM-12:00 PM
"Three Films By Elda Hartley"
Award-winning filmmaker, Elda Hartley will introduce and discuss her films at two separate presentations on Tuesday, August 31. At 10:00 AM, "In Search of a Holy Man," "Buddhism: The Path to Enlightenment," and "Mood of Zen" will be shown. At 4:15 PM, Hartley will lead an interactive video workshop entitled "Teaching About Religion in the Public Schools." (Other Hartley films are scheduled at various times during the Video Program).
"In Search of a Holy Man"
The unique beauty of India, the excitement of a great festival attended by the Dalai Lama, the wisdom of Buddhist teaching. At the center is an American Buddhist nun who lives in India. This film is a day in her life.
"Buddhism: The Path to Enlightenment" A biography of the Buddha that also shows how his message is kept alive in the monasteries and communities of southeast Asia.
"Mood of Zen"
While the camera captures the beauty of Japanese gardens and temples, Alan Watts explains some of the basic teachings of Zen the role and goals of meditation.
Since 1965, Elda Hartley and her husband Irving have been producing films on spiritual subjects. Elda was first a Broadway and Hollywood actress, then North Carolina State Director of Visual Education. In the 1930s she helped found the Documentary Film Association which exhibited at the first New York World's Fair. Irving, a cinematographer, worked with MGM and Paramount in Hollywood, and later filmed expeditions for New York's Natural History Museum.
After collaborating with Alan Watts on the film "Mood of Zen," which won a blue ribbon at the American Film Festival in 1967-the Hartley's decided to make a longtime dream come true. First, they produced a number of films about the world's spiritual and religious traditions. They then turned to films about personal growth.
According to Hartley, the real goal of her work has always been more than simply making films. It had been to promote an understanding of ourselves and our interconnectedness "that transcends race, religion and national boundaries--an understanding of our spiritual oneness that can ultimately lead to world peace."
12:15 PM-12:45 PM
"Pilgrimage of Hope"
Television program featuring Marcus Baybrooke, an Anglican priest from England, who has written the definitive history of the past 100 years of the interfaith movement, beginning with the 1893 World's Parliament of Religions. He traces the emergence
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of four international interfaith organizations, as well as numerous other examples of interfaith dialogue and cooperation. Contributed by the Temple of Understanding.
1:00 PM 2:00 PM
"The Message of the Myth"
Joseph Campbell-in this interview by Bill Moyers-compares the creation story in Genesis with creation stories from around the world. Contributed by the Joseph Campbell Foundation.
2:15 PM-3:00 PM
"Nicholas Roerich-Messenger of Beauty" Nicholas Roerich (1874-1947), born in Russia, was an artist, archaelogist, explorer, philosopher, teacher, and humanist who through his life, paintings and the inspiring message of his spiritual philosophy made significant contributions to the world of art and culture.
3:15 PM-4:00 PM
"Eternal Quest: "The Roar of Silence"
The healing powers of music, tone and breath are explored. Includes an exercise segment for viewers.
4:15 PM-5:15 PM
"Video Workshop"
Elda Hartley comments on video material designed for the purpose of teaching religion in the public schools.
5:30 PM-6:00 PM
"Call of the Peace Pagoda"
A portrait of a Japanese and American Buddhist spiritual community dedicated to working for nonviolent social change. Produced by Robbie Leppzer of "Turning Tide Productions," in conjunction with WGBY-TV, PBS, Springfield, Massachusetts.
WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 1
10:00 AM-11:30 AM
"A Human Search:
The Life of Father Bede Griffiths"
World premiere of the film biography of 20th century Christian mystic and Benedictine monk Father Bede Griffiths. Bede Griffiths, born in England in 1906, died on May 13 this year. He lived for the last 37 years in the lush jungles of southern India where he organized many cross-religious dialogues among Hindus, Buddhists, Muslims, and Christians. In recent years, Father Bede was increasingly involved with modern science and its relationship with spirituality. Filmmaker John Swindells will introduce the film and be available for discussion after the screening.