10 QUESTIONS FOR THE DALAI LAMA

Filmmaker Rick Ray examines some of the fundamental questions of our time by weaving together observations from his own journeys throughout India and the Middle East with the wisdom of an extraordinary spiritual leader. This is the Dalai Lama's story, as told and filmed by Ray over the course of several months and during a private visit to his monastery in Dharamsala, India. Also included is rare historical footage and footage supplied by individuals who, at great personal risk, filmed with hidden cameras within Tibet.


Part biography, part philosophy, part adventure, and part politics, “10 Questions for The Dalai Lama” conveys more than history and more than answers - it opens a window into the heart of a great man.


Some of the questions are: Why do the poor often seem happier than the rich? Must a society lose its traditions in order to move into the future? How do you reconcile a commitment to non-violence when faced with violence?


Awards:
Grand Festival Award Winner Berkley Film and Video Festival

Best Editing Award Winner Australian International Film Festival

Best of the Fest BENDFILM Festival

Humanitarian Award Winner Moondance International Film Festival

Inspiration Award Winner Tahoe-Reno International Film Festival

Globians Berlin- Opening Night Selection
Audience Awards Compassionate Vision – Maui Film Festival


“One comes away from "10 Questions" emboldened, energized, and sadder -- aware that peace remains so radical a concept that most of us aren't yet worthy of it.”

– The Boston Globe


"Enlightening... provocative... highly engaging" - The Washington Post

“There have been several documentaries about the Dalai Lama, but few have done a better job of packaging the Tibetan religious leader's circumstances, both historical and current, along with his philosophies.” - San Francisco Chronicle


Original Music Score: Peter Kater


Bonus Features:
Interview with director Rick Ray
Additional Selected Scenes
Interview with Tenzin Geyche Tethong
Trailer


Closed Captioned: Yes
Copyright: © RICK RAY FILMS 2006
Running Time: 85 minutes
UPC: 012233000122
Rating: Suitable For Family Viewing
Region Encoding: Region One