Thomas Merton, hailed as a prophet by some, censured for his outspoken social criticism by others, was a monk of the austere Trappist order. This critically acclaimed film examines Merton's life and work through insightful interviews with the Dalai Lama, poet Lawrence Ferlinghetti, Nicaragua's Minister of Culture Ernesto Cardenal, publisher Robert Giroux, folk-singer Joan Baez, and monks and intimate friends of Thomas Merton - a mystic, anti-war advocate and witness to peace.
Producers: Paul Wilkes and Audrey Laurine Glynn
Writer/Director: Paul Wilkes
Associate Director/Editor: Zina Voynow
Director Photography: Tom Hurwitz
Associate Film Editor: Mary Sweeney
Sound: Barbara Zahm Thomas Merton
Readings: Gregory Abels
Narration: Alexander Scourby
"A brilliant and creative masterpiece - I doubt one could find a more profitable hour with equal beauty, interest and inspiration."
- M. Basil Pennington, Abbot of the Abbey of Blessed Mary of Saint Joseph and author of Centering Prayer
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