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ScaredSacred
2006

DVD

Filmmaker Velcrow Ripper sets out on a unique pilgrimage. Visiting the 'Ground Zeros' of the planet, he asks if it's possible to find hope in the darkest moments of human history. He explores the relation between suffering and the sacred. This powerful documentary deftly weaves together stunning footage with haunting memories, inspirational stories, and an evocative soundscape.

Item Details

Description:

  • 1 videodisc (104:53 min.) : sound, color with black and white sequences ; 12 cm
  • polychrome
  • digital
  • optical
  • Dolby
  • video file
  • DVD video

Target Audience Note: CHVR: 14A.

Other Title: Scared sacred [DVD]

Notes:

  • Special features: guided meditation, director's Q&A, panel discussions, interactive map of locations, director's commentary, photo gallery, theatrical trailer, users' guide.
  • Originally broadcast on television in 2005.
  • Producers, Cari Green and Harry Sutherland of Producers on Davie Pictures Inc., and Tracey Friesen of the National Film Board of Canada ; executive producers, Rina Fraticelli, Alberta Nokes ; cinematography, Velcrow Ripper ; editor, Velcrow Ripper.
  • DVD, Dolby digital.
  • English and French.
  • Best documentary, Whistler International Film Festival ; special Jury Award, Toronto International Film Festival ; Canada's Top Ten 2004, Toronto International Film Festival Group ; Best film, New Orleans International Human Rights Film Festival.

Publisher or Distributor Number:

  • DVD212
  • DVDF212

Control Number: 528396

Publisher: [Toronto, Ont.] : Distributed by Mongrel Media, [2006]
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