Parliament of Worlds Religion 1999 Capetown SA

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

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VIDEO FESTIVAL
Windemuth and James Hersov in an ongoing process of shooting and editing, slowly nurturing the film into shape over a period of two years. They will be present to address questions at the screening of an extract of this visually stunning, provocative and, at times, disturbing film.
3:00PM
Sangoma
Duration 54 min.
Director: Peter Davies
Producer: Peter Davis and Harvey Mckinnon
In South Africa one of the legacies of apartheid is a two-tiered health system that heavily favors the white population. Inyangas and Sangomas - the traditional healers- have always been regarded with suspicion by practitioners of western medicine. Dubbed "witchdoctors" their methods have been dismissed as mumbo-jumbo. New efforts to integrate traditional healers into primary health care, nutritional education and AIDS work holds some promise for a public health system under siege. Homeopathy and holistic healing are gaining acceptance as therapeutic concepts that make no distinction between mind and body, individual and society.
4:00PM
Brides of Christ World Premiere
Duration 52 min.
Directed by Sharon Farr and Lee Otten
Produced for ETV by Shoot the Breeze Productions (First screening 9/12/1999)
GANEGA ZENENGAN
The Brides of Christ reveals the reality of life for Catholic sisters in South Africa. Exploring issues such as celibacy, relevance. stereotyping and spirituality in the new millennium, this documentary provides poignant insight into the lives of women living the vows in and beyond the covenant walls.
5:00PM
Seven Religions Today: Interfaith Perspectives World Premiere
Duration 30 min.
Produced and Directed by U.R. Romano and Len Morris A Galen Films/Romano Production
This programme explores how the spiritual quest is fundamental to human beings. Educators, artists, psychologists and clergy experience the spiritual and meditative practices of seven great religions today, (Jainism, Hinduism, Buddhism, Christianity, Islam and Native American spirituality). The insight for all is a common truth, that the practice of each tradition fosters physical and mental health and wholeness. The programme discovers that at the deepest level there is a spiritual common ground: the philosophy of universal love. Based on a year-long programme on Spirituality and different Religious Traditions sponsored by The Auburn Theological Seminary and The Temple of Understanding.
MONDAY, DECEMBER 6TH
10:00AM
The Kavady Ritual as Practised at the Shree Siva
Duration 60 min.
The Kavady ritual as practiced in Brake Village Tongaat, KwaZulu Natal - seen from the perspective of the preservation and perpetuation of traditional Hinduism. The historical on gurus of the ritual as well as the aspect of trance will be discussed.
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11:00AM
The Life of Oneness
Duration 20 min.
Director Keith Cunningham, USA,
This is an intimate and poetic introduction to the life and philosophy of Rev. Gyomay Kubose, one of the authentic pioneers of American Buddhism. Produced in cooperation with the American Buddhist Association.
ENDUROY MONEY
The Fox Has Four Eyes Duration 24 min.
Director: Johannes Jarnie Uys Producer: The Apartheid State
Narrated in a pseudo African accent, it is an effort to discredit traditional African beliefs. A man, Masava, wishing to gain strength consuits a witch doctor. He is advised to kill a young girl. a twin, and eat her heart. The tale is taken up by the girl's father. We learn of his unsuccessful attempt to take revenge on Masava and his subsequent incarceration that witchdoctors have no real power. It is awesome to reflect upon the arrogance of the film makers to believe that rural Africans would be convinced by such a plot.
2:00PM
Music of the Ancestors
Duration 50 min.
Director: Richard Wicksteed
Producer: Mbira Productions
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3:00PM
It's Your Move
Duration 35 min.
Produced by Maganthrie Pillay and Dingi Ntuli of Hybrid Films
This is a compelling film on the life and music of Rambisay Stella Chiweshe, Zimbabwe queen of Mbira. Rambisay has played her music in many African and Third World countries. She has a large following in Europe where she has the band EARTHQUAKE. Rambisay delivers exciting live music, mixing traditional Mbira drums and marimba brings Zimbabwe history and culture alive. Like all Mbira musicians, she is always mindful of her ancestor's powerful spirits and the struggle in the 1890s. Through Rambisay's music we embark on a voyage to the soul of her culture.
4:00PM
2000 Days to Save the Planet
Duration 30 min.
Produced by Judy Sole
ORANING TROPA VESTE
An informative and fun video that motivates and inspires young people. While it looks at how drugs and substance abuse can destroy lives, it also gives young people options. Developed with youth, their voices resonate throughout this video as they travel on a journey.
YO
A 27-minute film to alert the viewer as to how the planet functions and what man is doing that is destroying the life support system and the miraculous web of life on this planet. A call to everyone to take up the role of 'custodian of the earth' in the understanding of the connectedness between all life and in love of all life.