Kundun
Directed by Martin Scorsese
Bertelsmann Campus Center, Weis Cinema
11:50 am – 1:10 pm EDT/GMT-4
In 1937, a 2 1/2-year-old boy from a humble family in Tibet was recognized as the 14th reincarnation of the Buddha of Compassion, destined to become the spiritual and political leader of his people. Director Martin Scorsese brings to the screen the true story of the Dalai Lama. Kundun (1997) brings to life the account of the Dalai Lama's early life, from childhood through the Chinese invasion of Tibet and his journey into exile in northern India, where he remains today. The film also features an award-winning score by Philip Glass.11:50 am – 1:10 pm EDT/GMT-4
Due to Chinese business interests, most streaming services have long banned Kundun, including Netflix and Amazon Prime. The film has been largely silenced by those who do not want the biographical account of the 14th Dalai Lama, inclusive of Mao Zedong's 1959 takeover of Tibet and the subsequent atrocities there, to be told. (1).
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Time: 11:50 am – 1:10 pm EDT/GMT-4
Location: Bertelsmann Campus Center, Weis Cinema