Streaming Sinclair Videos: Religion

Link to Video (50 minutes)
"Former military and police diver Jim Blunt journeys to Myanmar, formerly known as Burma, to help search for the sacred Dhamezedi Bell, which most Burmese feel could bring unity to this troubled and divided land. Considered sacred to Buddhists the world over, the bell was stolen in the early 1600's by Portuguese mercenaries and has remained lost in the turbulent Irawaddy river for nearly 400 years after a mysterious storm toppled the boat carrying the stolen bell."

Link to Video (22 minutes)
"Islam is the world's fastest growing and perhaps most misunderstood religion. This program gives an overview of the religion, its foundations, and also its past and present influences on the world."

Link to Video (35 minutes)
"Examines Japan's "Hidden Christians" of the Gotō Islands whose ancestors went underground in 1614 when the Japanese government outlawed their religion and subjected them to brutal anti-Christian persecution."

Link to Video (30 minutes)
"A survey of the development of Buddhism in China from its introduction during the Han Dynasty in the 1st century, A.D., until the 20th century. Works of art, maps, animation, and live footage are used to show the historical evolution and the philosophical, artistic, and general cultural impact of Buddhism as a major world religion. Emphasizes the basic ideas of Buddhism and their influence on the character and life of the Chinese people."

Link to Video (30 minutes)
"A documentary film which records the religious bear festival ceremony of the animistic Ainu people in Japan. Includes songs."

Link to Video (59 minutes)
"A kaleidoscopic view of Jerusalem and its people as they are today--the remarkable outcome of 3,000 years of history, hope, and faith."

Link to Video (60 minutes)
"(Part 1) Jewell Praying Wolf James talks about being a modern Indian, describing it as walking in two worlds. He shares thoughts from his ancestor, Chief Seattle, whose name he carries. (Part 2) Thomas Banyacya, spokesman for the Hopi high religious leaders, interprets a Hopi prophesy. He reflects the Hopi position that our culture is living out of harmony and is spiritually bankrupt and that our only hope for survival is to return to spiritual connectedness with Mother Earth."

Link to Video (21 minutes)
"Documents a religious trance ritual practiced in the Toraja highlands of Indonesia in order to restore health and prosperity to an afflicted village community."