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Greece: Isle of Revelation In this land of great beauty, the spirit of the past still rules, and the gods of old are part of the culture and a part of life. Yet, devotion to orthodox Christianity is a constraint in the lives of nearly all Greek people. Egypt: Cycle of Life Egypt is a collage of conflicting sights and sounds, but an affirming belief in the Muslim god Allah, unites the majority of people. Within lavish tombs buried beneath the desert, we discover ancient secrets of a great civilization and the pharaoh's quest for immortality. Jerusalem: Mosaic of Faith Three great faiths of the modern world converge in the holy city of Jerusalem. This place of pilgrimage and passion is a spiritual crossroads for the devout, and a wellspring of all that is sacred to Christians, Muslims, and Jews. This moving episode explores each religion's claim on this ancient city of faith.
Iran: Mystic Iran
Academy Award Nominee Shohreh Aghadashloo (House of Sand and Fog) narrates this award-winning documentary that chronicles filmmaker Aryana Farshad’s soul-stirring spiritual odyssey deep into the heart of her native Iran after a twenty-five year absence. At the risk of confiscation of film equipment and the threat of drug traffickers, Farshad embarked on a courageous and unprecedented cinematic tour to capture on film rites and rituals hidden for centuries.
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2009 DVD Releases
Africa