Thanks to Brian for mentioning "The Dhamma Brothers" from Bullfrog Films. Note that this title is available in DVD, as well as for streaming via Docuseek2. Check out the link to this title on Docuseek2: http://docuseek2.com/bf-dbros
Elizabeth Stanley Bullfrog Films Docuseek2 Streaming ________________________________ From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Brian W Boling Sent: Tuesday, October 22, 2013 9:58 AM To: [email protected] Subject: Re: [Videolib] (no subject) Another roundabout look at yoga as a cultural phenomenon would be the recent documentary The Source Family<http://www.amazon.com/Source-Family/dp/B00CJGGDJK/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1382449795&sr=8-2&keywords=source+family>, though again this is much more focused on the dangers of submitting to a power-tripping guru. These two may be more specific than you need, but here are a couple of documentaries that discuss positive aspects of yoga programs in correctional facilities. The Dhamma Brothers<http://www.bullfrogfilms.com/catalog/dbros.html> and Doing Time, Doing Vipassana<http://store.pariyatti.org/Doing-Time-Doing-Vipassana--DVD--Slimline_p_2376.html>. Brian Boling Media Services Librarian Temple University Libraries [email protected]<mailto:[email protected]> On Tue, Oct 22, 2013 at 9:04 AM, Meghann Matwichuk <[email protected]<mailto:[email protected]>> wrote: A title that comes to mind is Kumare -- might not be an exact fit, but an interesting look at a small community's reaction to a yogi master / guru who's not what he seems: http://kumaremovie.com/ Addresses yoga as a cultural phenomenon in a roundabout way. -- Meghann Matwichuk, M.S. Associate Librarian Film and Video Collection Department Morris Library, University of Delaware 181 S. College Ave. Newark, DE 19717 (302) 831-1475<tel:%28302%29%20831-1475> http://www.lib.udel.edu/filmandvideo On 10/22/2013 8:54 AM, Ball, James (jmb4aw) wrote: Hi All, I'm looing for videos on the subject of contemplative science, mediation, or yoga, but as a cultural phenomenon rather than a how-to. Any suggestions? Cheers, Matt ________________________________________ Matt Ball Media and Collections Librarian University of Virginia Charlottesville, VA 22904 [email protected]<mailto:[email protected]> | 434-924-3812<tel:434-924-3812> VIDEOLIB is intended to encourage the broad and lively discussion of issues relating to the selection, evaluation, acquisition,bibliographic control, preservation, and use of current and evolving video formats in libraries and related institutions. It is hoped that the list will serve as an effective working tool for video librarians, as well as a channel of communication between libraries,educational institutions, and video producers and distributors. VIDEOLIB is intended to encourage the broad and lively discussion of issues relating to the selection, evaluation, acquisition,bibliographic control, preservation, and use of current and evolving video formats in libraries and related institutions. It is hoped that the list will serve as an effective working tool for video librarians, as well as a channel of communication between libraries,educational institutions, and video producers and distributors.
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