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.
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
National Geographic: Inside Mecca (2003)
7.5/10
Few non-Muslims have glimpsed its sacred glories. All Muslims are drawn by its holy summons. Now, travel to Islam's most revered city to experience a... Read more
Inside Islam (2002)
6.8/10
The world's second largest religion, it remains a source of mystery and controversy to much of the Western world. This program from the History Channe... 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
Beyond the Gates of Splendor (2002)
7.6/10
Director: Jim Hanon
In 1956, a group of five American missionaries in Ecuador were killed by the members of the Waodani Indian tribe that they were visiting. This outstan... 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
Son of God (2001)
6.4/10
Director: Jean Claude Bragard
A compelling 3 part BBC documentary series that uses the most up-to-date scientific and historical research, along with the latest computer graphic te... Read more
Hell House (2001)
6.9/10
Director: George Ratliff
Every year, in Dallas, Texas, the Trinity Church holds an event called 'Hell House', a new evangelical slant on the traditional haunted house - only i... 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
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