10 Questions for the Dalai Lama
Against the backdrop of an exotic land, a lone filmmaker is granted one hour to ask ten questions of the 14th Dalai Lama of Tibet. Containing rare historical footage as well as footage taken inside Tibet, a story is woven between a journeyman’s personal observations, the troubled history of a government-in-exile, and the life and wisdom of one of the premiere spiritual leaders of our time.
Grand Festival Award Winner
Berkeley Video and Film Festival
Compassionate Vision Award Winner
Maui International Film Festival
Inspiration Award Winner
Tahoe-Reno International Film Festival
Best Editing Award Winner
Australian International Film Festival
Official Selection
Amnesty International Film Festival
Official Selection
Hot Springs Documentary Film Festival
Official Selection
Bahamas International Film Festival
Official Selection
Santa Barbara International Film Festival
Official Selection
Ashland Independent Film Festival
Praise for the film
“10 Questions for the Dalai Lama”
New York Times – “Expertly merging the mystical and the mundane, Mr. Ray presents a warm and well-rounded portrait of his subject, his Buddhist philosophies and the painful circumstances of his exile to a modest monastery in Dharamsala, India.”
San Francisco Chronicle – “There have been several documentaries about the Dalai Lama, but few have done a better job of packaging the Tibetan religious leader’s circumstances, both historical and current, along with his philosophies.”
The Boston Herald –
“With luscious cinematography and awe-inspiring humanity, “10 Questions for the Dalai Lama” is electrifying.”The Washington Post
“Enlightening… provocative… highly engaging.”