Sacred
Directed by Thomas Lennon
US, 2016, 86 min, in English, Burmese, Japanese, Amharic, Malagasy, Arabic, French, Pashtu, Marathi, Hebrew, Krio, Tagalog, Nepalese, Punjabi, Polish, Haitian Creole, Spanish
Press
New York TimesIntimate...kaleidoscopic...we see personal notes of grace and meaning.
New York Times - Sunday Arts & Leisurea reminder that for millions of people of faith all over the world, religion is about small but significant moments of hope, affirmation and reflection.
Los Angeles TimesMoving...deeply personal....the film articulates a concept of universal humanity.
VICEA feast for the eyes.
Spirituality & PracticeA fascinating tapestry of human belief.
Film Journal InternationalA cinematic leap of faith.
The StrangerA great movie for jaded Atheist urbanites.
East Bay ExpressDoes a fine job of bringing various religions to light.
BayflicksDownright transcendent.
Santa Fe New MexicanA ray of hope.
America The Jesuit ReviewPurely observational, kinetic cinema and, some might say, even a kind of prayer.
Montclair LocalA surprising new take on filmmaking.
Huffington PostCelebrates humans' search for meaning.
Yes WeeklyThis is very much a timely and topical film, one that will encourage debate and discussion.
Tribeca ShortlistA visually breathtaking documentary.
Entertainment Weekly...a swirling whirlwind of customs, traditions, joy, agony...
Exclusive clip Signis..exquisite cinematography with vibrant light and shadow, striking use of color, and intimate portraits. It takes us into the very experience of the moment