When the Iron Bird Flies (2012)

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WHEN THE IRON BIRD FLIES takes us on an up-close and personal journey, exploring the complex interactions between contemporary Tibetan Buddhism and western culture. The film goes in-depth to portray the experiences and insights of both teachers and practitioners in the US and around the world. Along the way, it illuminates the wide ranging dialogs taking place between Buddhist teachings and science, psychology, gender theory and the arts. The film creates a vivid and entertaining portrait of the world of Tibetan Buddhism, as it is manifesting in the West and asks the vital question - 'In these increasingly chaotic modern times, can these age old teachings help us to find genuine happiness and create a saner, more compassionate 21st century world?'

Director: Victress Hitchcock, Amber Bemak
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 96 min
Release Date:
Production: Beyond Words Publishing
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Box Office: $13,598
Original Language: en

Keywords

buddhism

More Films by Director: Victress Hitchcock, Amber Bemak
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is When the Iron Bird Flies about?
WHEN THE IRON BIRD FLIES takes us on an up-close and personal journey, exploring the complex interactions between contemporary Tibetan Buddhism and western culture. The film goes in-depth to portray the experiences and insights of both teachers and practitioners in the US and around the world. Along the way, it illuminates the wide ranging dialogs taking place between Buddhist teachings and science, psychology, gender theory and the arts. The film creates a vivid and entertaining portrait of the world of Tibetan Buddhism, as it is manifesting in the West and asks the vital question - 'In these increasingly chaotic modern times, can these age old teachings help us to find genuine happiness and create a saner, more compassionate 21st century world?'
Who directed When the Iron Bird Flies?
When the Iron Bird Flies was directed by Victress Hitchcock, Amber Bemak.
How long is When the Iron Bird Flies?
When the Iron Bird Flies has a runtime of 1h 36m (96 minutes).
What genre is When the Iron Bird Flies?
When the Iron Bird Flies is a Documentary film.
How much did When the Iron Bird Flies gross?
When the Iron Bird Flies grossed $13,598 worldwide.
Where was When the Iron Bird Flies produced?
When the Iron Bird Flies was produced in United States of America.