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.
Arguing the World (1998)
7/10
Director: Joseph Dorman
A celebration of ideas, debate and the courage of one's convictions, this lively and thought-provoking documentary explores the heyday of New York's J... Read more
The Knowledge Of Healing (1996)
7.8/10
Director: Franz Reichie
Starring: H H Dalai Lama, Dr Tenzin Choedrak, Dr Chimit-Dorzhi, H H Tenzin Gyatso
The first full-length film dealing extensively with Tibetan medicine, one of the most highly developed, holistic approaches to health. With its own p... 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
Yoga General Class (1992)
Director: James Bradstock, Nikolas Jeanes
Starring: Louisa Sear, Rachel Zinman
A 90 minute yoga workout for those people who have had some experience with yoga. Hosted by Louisa Sear and Rachel Zinman and filmed in the Australian... Read more
Richard Dawkins: Growing Up in the Universe (1991)
8.5/10
Starring: Richard Dawkins
Oxford professor Richard Dawkins presents a series of lectures on life, the universe, and our place in it. With brilliance and clarity, Dawkins unrave... Read more
The Amish: A People of Preservation (1991)
6.9/10
This award-winning PBS docmentary takes you inside the world of the 'plain people' with fascinating and authentic segments of the Amish peoples' every... 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
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
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
Joseph Campbell: The Hero's Journey (1987)
8.8/10
Starring: Joseph Campbell
One of the greatest storytellers of our time, and arguably the greatest mythologist, Joseph Campbell spent most of his long, rich career explaining ho... Read more