
Overview
AWAKE & AWARE is a conscious cinema program that presents opportunities to see and understand the relations between things, people, and processes, things that we usually cannot see completely because of our perception or circumstance.
THE SCHEDULE:
• 1:00pm – Doors Open
• 1:30pm – Dinner Served
• 2:00pm – Film Starts
• 3:20pm – Post-Film Discussion
THE DINNER:
• TBA
THE FILM:
A docudrama about a Chinese QiGong Master who grew up in brutal conditions during the Cultural Revolution in Maoist China, where he had to keep his gifts a secret. He eventually fled to the West and developed a significant following but also experienced a crushing fall from Grace. While he'd helped thousands to heal themselves from terminal diseases, he'd neglected to heal himself––from his own ancestral trauma.
THE GUEST(S):
TBA
What is
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AWAKE & AWARE invites viewers to pause amidst the distractions and demands of modern life and cultivate mindfulness. Through this conscious cinema program, O Cinema offers thought-provoking films that explore the interrelatedness of people, processes, and ideas. This film series is a platform for discovering meaning, featuring films that delve into topics like spirituality, health, creativity, environmental sustainability, philosophy, and science. In addition to the screenings, these events provide opportunities for discussion with filmmakers, subjects, and practitioners. When possible, interactive experiences related to the film’s themes are also offered. AWAKE & AWARE is a program that helps audiences become more present and informed about the world around them.
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