Spiritual & Philosophical
This genre is applied to titles that explore and explain the human pursuit for universal understanding by showing examples of world religions (Christianity, Islam, Judaism, etc.), schools of philosophy, sacred texts, ceremonies, prominent figures, or the mythological origins of the gods, as well as less traditional belief systems or methods. - All Movie Guide
Pictured: Spiritual leader to millions, and in exile from his homeland in Tibet, the 14th Dalai Lama.
Joseph Campbell and The Power of Myth (1988)
8.8/10
Starring: Joseph Campbell, Bill Moyers
Renowned teacher and storyteller Joseph Campbell joins Bill Moyers in this acclaimed series exploring the meaning myths have in our daily lives. Each... Read more
Timothy Leary's Last Trip (1996)
6.5/10
Director: A J Catoline, O B Babbs
Starring: Timothy Leary, Ken Kesey, The Merry Pranksters
This behind-the-scenes look at Dr. Timothy Leary, pioneer in psychology and consciousness raising of the 60's, documents the life of the man who led a... Read more
Derrida (2002)
6.5/10
Director: Kirby Dick, Amy Ziering Kofman
Starring: Jacques Derrida
One of the most influential and iconoclastic figures of the 20th century, French philosopher and father of "deconstruction" Jacques Derrida has single... Read more
Richard Dawkins: The Root of All Evil? (2006)
8.5/10
Evolutionary biologist Professor Richard Dawkins of Oxford University presents his controversial theories based on his best-selling book, 'The God Del... Read more
Powaqqatsi (1988)
7.3/10
Director: Godfrey Reggio
"Life in Transformation". As a follow up to "Koyaanisqatsi", this visual montage shows how the Third World societies have been exploited. Beautifully... Read more
Flight From Death: The Quest For Immortality (2003)
7.8/10
Director: Patrick Shen
Starring: Narrated by, Gabriel Byrne
Using the research of the late Ernest Becker, cultural anthropologist and author, this award winning documentary is a comprehensive examination of hum... Read more
Your Immortal Brain: Mastering The Art Of Observation (2005)
Dr Joe Dispenza was one of the researchers and teachers interviewed for 'What The "bleep" Do We Know?'. Here he introduces the viewer to cutting-edge... Read more
Koyaanisqatsi (1982)
8.3/10
Director: Godfrey Reggio
The title is a Hopi Indian word meaning "life out of balance", an apt summation of this mesmerizing collection of wonders both natural and man-made. S... Read more
Matter Of Heart: The Extraordinary Journey Of C.G. Jung Into The Soul Of Man (1983)
8/10
Director: Mark Whitney
Starring: Carl Gustav Jung
An affectionate but probing documentary of the enormous contribution of Carl Gustav Jung to modern psychology, the remarkable film has become not only... Read more
The Secret (2006)
5.7/10
Director: Drew Heriot
Finally! The 'secret' that has allowed those in the know to be healthy, wealthy and wise down through the ages, from Plato to Shakespeare to Einstein... Read more