This film touched me in many ways, and seemed to me to be a wonderful living portrayal of the four noble truths first, the film looks unflinchingly into the suffering of the inmates, the suffering their actions have caused others, and the hell realms they have created for themselves and others. Watch the dhamma brothers online vimeo on demand on vimeo. Letters from the dhamma brothers, an accompanying book of the letters the inmates sent to ms. An overcrowded maximumsecurity prisonthe end of the line in alabamas correctional systemis dramatically changed by the influence of an. It houses the men serving life for violent crimes such as murder.
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The dhamma brothers 2008 trailers and clips moviefone. Dhamma brothers, the dvd collectors edition vipassana east meets west in the deep south. Several years after producing this documentary film, jenny phillips published letters written to her and the other dhamma volunteers since then by donald correctional facility inmates who took the 10day vipassana course dhamma brothers. Jun 17, 2014 the film asks is it possible for these men, some of whom have committed horrendous crimes, to change. For home use only a film by jenny phillips, anne marie stein and andrew kukura behind the high security towers and double row of. An overcrowded maximumsecurity prisonthe end of the line in alabamas correctional systemis dramatically changed by the influence of an ancient.
Meet the cast and learn more about the stars of the dhamma brothers with exclusive news, pictures, videos and more at. In the words of inmate benjamin oryang, whether someone is free or whether someone is incarcerated, such work should be done if one wants to grow personally. The dhamma brothers 2008 movies and films database. May 09, 2008 the question deliberately hanging over the dhamma brothers made by filmmakers jenny phillips a psychotherapist involved with the program, andrew kukura and anne marie stein is how. Also sign me up for fanmail to get updates on all things movies. The prisonashram project was started in 1973, and the prison dharma network founded in 1989 helped bring. The dhamma brothers premiered on the oprah winfrey network may 6th as part of the super soul sunday programming. The dhamma brothers referring to the dharma, a term for the teachings of the buddha share their experiences of working with mindfulness and encountering their feelings of anger, stress, anxiety, guilt, and other volatile emotions. My watchlist keep track of your favorite shows and movies, across all your.
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It expertly interweaves the stories of a few prisoners in a way that helps us understand the causes and conditions of crime and punishment. Dhamma brothers, the dvd collectors edition vipassana. Filmed in 2002 at the donaldson correctional facility in bessemer, ala. While the dhamma brothers, codirected by andrew kukura, anne marie stein and jenny phillips the latter of whom is the cultural anthropologist and psychotherapist who largely was responsible. This film has the power to dismantle stereotypes about men behind prison bars and also. The recent release of the movie dhamma brothers has reignited the discussion of how meditation can help offenders find peace and purpose. Opening the way for the vipassana meditation retreat and the filming of dhamma brothers within the alabama department of corrections. I got it through my netflix account, but you can also get it through blockbuster videos. The dhamma brothers discussion guide influence film club. Jul 01, 2011 and one of the most inspiring things is how the dhamma brothers find ways to continue the meditative practice and preserve the dhamma community in the face of this opposition. Want to watch the dhamma brothers in the comfort of your own home. The dhamma brothers poignantly demonstrates the resiliency of the prisoners who participated in a 10day silent retreat in the prisons gym.
The events in question began circa 1999, with several lifetime convicts incarcerated in alabamas donaldson correctional. The dhamma brothers tells a dramatic tale of human potential and transformation as it closely follows and documents the stories of the prison inmates at donaldson correction facility who enter. Prison bars on door seen closing, observation tower, men outdoors seen through barbed wire and fencing. The dhamma brothers 2008 in 2002, psychotherapist jenny phillips begins intensive meditation retreats for inmates at a maximumsecurity prison in rural alabama.
This debut film from cultural anthropologist and psychotherapist jenny phillips tells the unlikely story of a group of inmates at an alabama maximumsecurity pr. The donaldson correctional facility is a maximum security prison. Apr 27, 2016 the dhamma brothers tells a dramatic tale of human potential and transformation as it closely follows and documents the stories of the prison inmates who enter into this arduous and intensive program. The dhamma brothers examines the deeply reflective practice of a ten day meditative retreat, known as vipassana, by violent lifer inmates inside an alabama maximum security prison.
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