Merton: A Film Biography (1984)
In his lifetime, Thomas Merton was hailed as a prophet and censured for his outspoken social criticism. For nearly 27 years he was a monk of the austere Trappist order, where he became an eloquent spiritual writer and mystic as well as an anti-war advocate and witness to peace. Merton: A Film Biography provides the first comprehensive look at this remarkable 20th century religious philosopher who wrote, in addition to his immensely popular autobiography The Seven Storey Mountain, over 60 books on some of the most pressing social issues of our time, some of which are excerpted here. Merton offers an engaging profile of a man whose presence in the world touched millions of people and whose words and thoughts continue to have a profound impact and relevance today.
Cast
- Alexander Scourby - Narrator (voice)
- Gregory Abels - Thomas Merton (voice)
- John Barber - Self
- Jim Forest - Self - Int. Fellowship of Reconciliation
- Robert Lax - Self
- John Eudes Bamberger - Self - Scholastic under Merton
- Flavian Burns - Self - Scholastic under Merton
- Robert Giroux - Self - Publisher
- Naomi Burton Stone - Self
- James Laughlin - Self - Publisher, New Directions
Screenplay
Keywords
hermit, monk, mystic, poet, anti-nuclear activist, writer, catholic, radical, pacifist, radical politics, modern prophets, controversial artist, mysticism, spiritual teachers, monasticism
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Merton: A Film Biography about?
- In his lifetime, Thomas Merton was hailed as a prophet and censured for his outspoken social criticism. For nearly 27 years he was a monk of the austere Trappist order, where he became an eloquent spiritual writer and mystic as well as an anti-war advocate and witness to peace. Merton: A Film Biography provides the first comprehensive look at this remarkable 20th century religious philosopher who wrote, in addition to his immensely popular autobiography The Seven Storey Mountain, over 60 books on some of the most pressing social issues of our time, some of which are excerpted here. Merton offers an engaging profile of a man whose presence in the world touched millions of people and whose words and thoughts continue to have a profound impact and relevance today.
- Who directed Merton: A Film Biography?
- Merton: A Film Biography was directed by Paul Wilkes.
- Who stars in Merton: A Film Biography?
- Merton: A Film Biography stars Alexander Scourby, Gregory Abels, John Barber, Jim Forest, Robert Lax, John Eudes Bamberger.
- How long is Merton: A Film Biography?
- Merton: A Film Biography has a runtime of 57m (57 minutes).
- What genre is Merton: A Film Biography?
- Merton: A Film Biography is a Documentary film.