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.
National Geographic: The Gospel of Judas (2006)
7.5/10
Hidden for nearly two thousand years, an ancient Gospel emerges from the sands of Egypt that tells a very different version of the last days of Jesus... Read more
Nostradamus (Documentary) (2009)
5.8/10
Throughout history those claiming to have the ability to predict the future or to possess second-sight have met with ridicule, suspicion and even pers... Read more
On Life and Enlightenment - The Dalai Lama (2007)
Starring: H H Dalai Lama
The Dalai Lama, legendary Buddhist teacher and exiled leader of Tibet, is one of twelve spiritual leaders featured in this enlightening documentary.... Read more
One: The Movie (2006)
7.5/10
Director: Ward Powers
Starring: Deepak Chopra, Ram Dass, Barbara Marx Hubbard, Robert Thurman, etc ...
A cinematic journey in search of the answer to life's ultimate question. Armed with only a mail-order video camera, a list of twenty questions and a d... Read more
Opus Dei and the Da Vinci Code (2006)
Director: Jeremy Jeffs
Starring: Mark Dowd
A conservative and influential branch of Catholicism, Opus Dei is put under the microscope in this intriguing documentary by former friar turned journ... Read more
Our Future: H H Dalai Lama (2006)
4.2/10
Starring: H H Dalai Lama
His Holiness the Dalai Lama is not just leader of Buddhist followers, he is also a philosopher and general humanitarian, with moral ponderings that ar... Read more
Philosophy: A Guide to Happiness (2000)
8.3/10
Starring: Alain De Botton
Popular British philosopher Alain de Botton investigates the pursuit of happiness in this six-part series, with each episode exploring the ideas and t... Read more
Pope: The Most Powerful Man in History (2018)
6.5/10
Starring: Liam Neeson
A six-part series that goes inside the Vatican to reveal the true power held by popes throughout the ages. The docuseries explores how 12 apostles bec... 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
Powaqqatsi ( Blu-ray ) (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