Journey from Zanskar, featuring HH Dalai Lama with narration by Richard Gere, opens Friday, Sept. 23 at the Quad Cinema, NY. From Academy nominated filmmaker Frederick Marx (Hoop Dreams) the film tells the story of two monks who promise the Dalai Lama they'll do what they can to save their dying Tibetan culture. They take 17 young children and walk over dangerously high mountains to get them to schools and monasteries in lower India.
"Beautiful, powerful, and heart-warming… I hope the film will bring much needed assistance to the noble Zanskari people". Robert Thurman
"Extraordinary, remarkable". Village Voice
How far would you go to save your dying culture? Two Buddhist monks fulfill their pledge to the Dalai Lama to help save their Zanskari tradition by leading a group of 17 Zanskari children, aged 4-12, on a treacherous 180 mile journey—by foot, horseback, jeep and bus—from their home, in remote northwest India, through the Himalayas to Manali, where they will receive a strong academic, cultural and spiritual education—as Zanskaris. Thirty years ago these monks walked the same path. Like their predecessors, these children of Zanskar must separate from their families and may not return home for 10 to 15 years. This is the emotional and inspiring story of their incredible journey.
Groups of ten or more can call the Quad for ticket discounts to $8 from the regular price of $11. 212-255-2243
Produced, Directed and Written by: Frederick Marx (HOOP DREAMS, BOYS TO MEN)
Featuring: His Holiness The Dalai Lama, Richard Gere, Lobsang Dhamchoe, Geshe Yonten
Running Time: 90 minutes – Not Rated - Documentary
PRESS CONTACT: Anne Borin – QUADCINEMA
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