How do humans beings persist in the face of overwhelming calamities, finding meaning and purpose in the aftermath of catastrophes, both natural and manmade? Director Velcrow Ripper's award-winning documentary Scared Sacred takes viewers on a journey to places of almost indescribable tragedies: war-torn Afghanistan, the killing fields of Cambodia, the toxic wasteland of Bhopal, Hiroshima, Bosnia, and even post-9/11 New York City. Combining stock footage together with insightful interviews of various residents determined to heal themselves, their people, and their countries, the film presents a powerful portrait of the amazing resilience of the human spirit following unspeakable, nightmarish experiences. Highly recommended. Aud: H, C, P. (E. Hulse)
Scared Sacred
(2005) 105 min. VHS or DVD: $195. National Film Board of Canada. PPR. Color cover. Volume 21, Issue 3
Scared Sacred
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