Saturday, October 10
12:00 p.m. Powerhouse for God (57 min.)
A moving portrait of an Old Regular Baptist preacher in Virginia's northern Blue Ridge Mountains. “Powerhouse for God” sharply captures and faithfully presents the fierce preaching, determined singing, and stern doctrine that characterizes these religious communities, while aiming to eliminate stereotypes and enhance understanding. Produced by Barry Dornfeld, Tom Rankin, and Jeff Titon, 1989.
1:05 p.m. All the Past We Leave Behind (22 min.)
Learn about Civil War sites and battlefields in the Richmond area. National Park Service.
1:35 p.m. Hinduism and the Song of God: A Modern Interpretation of the Bhagavad Gita (28 min.)
The ageless words of the Bhagavad Gita, the Hindu “Song of God,” thousands of years old, echo through time. The film interprets the ancient words of Hindu wisdom and philosophy through the on-going religious practice of yoga, music and meditation. With stunning imagery of India’s sacred sites and practices, the film captures the spirit of self-realization at the core of the Hindu faith. Produced by Elda Hartley, 1978.
2:15 p.m. Slide show/lecture with Jimmy Price: Masonry and Historic Preservation (30 min.)
Lime has been used in building construction for over 6,000 years, but this continuity was interrupted with the invention and broad manufacture of Portland Cement over a century ago. Working from his home business not far from the site of his grandfather’s farm in Amherst, Virginia, Jimmy Price is a master of traditional building craft skills once prized and now nearly forgotten. Jimmy and his crew are leading the project to reconstruct historic St. Mary’s City Chapel in Maryland, reproducing the bricks and lime mortar used in the original building, and even the scaffolding made of hand-hewn wood and rope knotting used to build the 1667 structure.
2:55 p.m. All the Past We Leave Behind (22 min.)
Learn about Civil War sites and battlefields in the Richmond area. National Park Service.
3:25 p.m. Sufi Soul - The Mystic Music Of The Islam (50 min.)
For hundreds of millions of Sufi followers worldwide, music is at the heart of their tradition and a way of deepening one’s relationship to god. From the Whirling Dervishes of Turkey to the qawwali music of Pakistan, Sufism has produced some of the world’s most spectacular music, celebrated by Muslims and non-Muslims alike. Exploring the soul of Sufi music in four countries, Turkey, Pakistan, Morocco and Syria, the film reveals Sufism to be a peaceful, tolerant and pluralistic bastion against fundamentalism. Fantastic performances by Youssou N'Dour, Rahat Fateh Ali Khan, Abida Parveen, and Sain Zahoor. Produced by Simon Broughton, 2008.
4:25 p.m. Stone Carvers (30 min.)
This Academy Award-winning documentary depicts the work and spirit of a tight-knit group of Italian American artisans who have spent their lives carving designs on the Washington National Cathedral. The film brings to life the pride and hard work that go into this ancient Italian craft that is rarely practiced today, as well as the timeless dignity, humor and strength of good craftsmanship. Produced by Marjorie Hunt and Paul Wagner, 1984.
5:05 p.m. Legacy of the Spirits (52 min.)
For centuries, the religion of Vodou has been thought of as sticking pins in dolls or witchcraft. Legacy of the Spirits traces the religion from Africa to Haiti to New York City. Interweaving exciting Vodou ceremonies, scholarly information, compelling music, and images of ritual objects, the film shows the beauty and the belief system behind what has been one of the world's most misunderstood religions. Produced by Karen Kramer, 1985.
Sunday, October 11
12:00 p.m. The Gefilte Fish Chronicles (60 min.)
For almost a century, the Dubroff family of Russian Jewish descent gathers every year from all over the country to celebrate Passover. With old family recipes for gefilte fish, cholent (stew), and sponge cake, the film highlights family traditions and creates a loving, living album of the Passover seder. Produced by David Burnett, 2007.
1:10 p.m. All the Past We Leave Behind (22 min.)
Learn about Civil War sites and battlefields in the Richmond area. National Park Service.
1:45 p.m. Talking through Walls: How the Struggle to Build a Mosque United a Community (57 min.)
The film takes viewers into the life and struggle of Zia Rahman, who sets out to build a mosque in his New Jersey suburban community. Against the backdrop of post 9/11 fears that threaten to scuttle the project, a coalition that included a Catholic priest, two rabbis, and a Buddhist joined with Zia to support his efforts. Together, they overcame the resistance from Voorhees residents to finally build the mosque. It is a story that pits tolerance against intolerance in an uncertain world, and reveals the best of American ideals at one of the most difficult times in American history. Produced by Alex Kronemer, Michael Wolfe, Andrea Kalin, Mark Smith, and Stephanie Daniels, 2009.
2:55 p.m. Slide show/lecture with Jimmy Price: Masonry and Historic Preservation (30 min.)
Lime has been used in building construction for over 6,000 years, but this continuity was interrupted with the invention and broad manufacture of Portland Cement over a century ago. Working from his home business not far from the site of his grandfather’s farm in Amherst, Virginia, Jimmy Price is a master of traditional building craft skills once prized and now nearly forgotten. Jimmy and his crew are leading the project to reconstruct historic St. Mary’s City Chapel in Maryland, reproducing the bricks and lime mortar used in the original building, and even the scaffolding made of hand-hewn wood and rope knotting used to build the 1667 structure.
3:35 p.m. All the Past We Leave Behind (22 min.)
Learn about Civil War sites and battlefields in the Richmond area. National Park Service.
4:10 p.m. The Angel That Stands By Me: Minnie Evans' Paintings (29 min.)
Visionary artist Minnie Evans (1892–1987) created a rich world of mythical animals, religious symbols, and natural beauty. The film explores the sources of her art, drawing inspiration from her family’s history as slaves in the American South, the African-Methodist church, and the Airlie Garden where she worked as a gatekeeper for 27 years and did most of her paintings. Produced by Allie Light and Irving Saraf, 1983.
4:50 p.m. Rebuilding the Temple: Cambodians in America (57 min.)
In the 1970s, one out of every seven Cambodians died at the hands of the Khmer Rouge and 150,000 Cambodians fled to America. In their adopted American homes, Cambodians have struggled to build their temples, hold their religious ceremonies, pass on their heritage, and save their culture. This documentary examines the significant role played by Buddhist culture in this difficult process. Produced by Lawrence R. Hott, Claudia Levin, 1991.