2021 ILLUMINATE Film Festival

Conscious Shorts II – Freedom in Contemplation

Expired May 27, 2021 6:59 AM
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Short films include Dottie, Day of a Stranger, LOTUS, and Larry Rosenberg: Long Path Home.


Program includes live virtual Q&A on Thursday, May 20, Noon PDT with: 

Dandan Liu, director, Dottie

Cassidy Hall, director, Day of a Stranger

Angelika Fürstler, director, LOTUS

Marty Ostrow, director, Larry Rosenberg: Long Path Home

Larry Rosenberg: Long Path Home


As we witness a consciousness revolution around the world, the practice of mindfulness meditation is reaching nearly every facet of our society; a major role that has been played by American Buddhist teacher, Larry Rosenberg. This biographical portrait recounts the remarkable story of how his life-long search for self-discovery has helped thousands find freedom from suffering. Through his intimate retelling and unique humor, we learn how his life-long friend, Jon Kabat-Zinn, introduced him to Vipasanna, ultimately leading to the creation of one of the nation’s most vibrant contemplative centers for meditation learning and practice.

  • Year
    2018
  • Runtime
    38 minutes
  • Language
    English
  • Country
    United States
  • Premiere
    Southwest
  • Director
    Marty Ostrow
  • Producer
    Marty Ostrow
  • Cast
    Larry Rosenberg
  • Cinematographer
    Rick Brotman, Chris O’Hare, Ken Willinger, John Baynard, Marty Ostrow
  • Editor
    Peter Rhodes