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.
Western Philosophy (2004)
This documentary examines the nature of philosophy itself and what prompted the pioneers of antiquity to ask fundamental questions about human nature... Read more
Ayurveda: The Art of Being (2001)
7.6/10
Director: Pan Nalin
This fascinating documentary tells of the ancient health-care system Ayurveda, which means "The Science of Life" in Sanskrit. The oldest continually p... Read more
What the Bleep!? Down the Rabbit Hole (2006)
Director: Betsy Chasse
Starring: Marlee Matlin
The concepts of quantum theory and spiritual well-being originally put forth in 'What the "bleep!?" Down the Rabbit Hole' are expanded upon in this ex... Read more
Empires: Kingdom of David - Saga of the Israelites (2003)
8.8/10
Starring: Narrated by, Keith David
Part of PBS's epic 'Empires' series this features all four episodes on the history of the Jewish people and the most profoundly influential monotheist... Read more
Short Cut to Nirvana (2002)
7.3/10
Director: Maurizio Benazzo, Nick Day
Starring: Vanessa Ramos, Swami Krishnanand, Dylan Summers, Jasper Johal, Justin Davis
This award-winning documentary takes audiences on a voyage of discovery to the vivid and vibrant world of the Kumbh Mela. Attracting an estimated 70 m... Read more
Who Wrote the New Testament? (2005)
7.8/10
It's the most popular book of all time yet we don't have a single page or the smallest scrap of the original to refer to. Filmed in Israel, Egypt, Tu... Read more
Deepak Chopra: The Seven Spiritual Laws of Success (2006)
Director: Ron Frank
Starring: Deepak Chopra, Olivia Newton-John, Bill Duke
Leading spiritual author and speaker Deepak Chopra leads the viewer on a quest for overall personal success. Based on his best-selling book of the sam... Read more
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
The Exodus Decoded (2006)
6.8/10
Director: Simcha Jacobovici
Starring: Narrated by, James Cameron
James Cameron narrates Jewish Canadian director Simcha Jacobovici's exploration of the biblical exodus from Egypt, in light of new evidence which may... Read more
The Quantum Activist (2009)
6.1/10
Director: Ri Stewart, Renee Slade
Starring: Amit Goswami
There is a revolution going on in science. While mainstream science remains materialist, a substantial number of scientists are supporting and develop... Read more