The Jew in the Lotus


60m 1998

Brief Synopsis

A writer, who is grieving over the loss of an infant child and the rejection of his latest book by publishers, travels to India with a group of rabbis to meet the Dalai Lama. Intending to write a travelogue piece, the writer becomes personally transformed by this experience which has led him to a ne

Film Details

Also Known As
Jew in the Lotus
MPAA Rating
Genre
Documentary
Release Date
1998
Production Company
Blind Dog Films
Distribution Company
BLIND DOG; Blind Dog Films

Technical Specs

Duration
60m

Synopsis

A writer, who is grieving over the loss of an infant child and the rejection of his latest book by publishers, travels to India with a group of rabbis to meet the Dalai Lama. Intending to write a travelogue piece, the writer becomes personally transformed by this experience which has led him to a new understanding of himself and his purpose as a writer and a communicator.

Film Details

Also Known As
Jew in the Lotus
MPAA Rating
Genre
Documentary
Release Date
1998
Production Company
Blind Dog Films
Distribution Company
BLIND DOG; Blind Dog Films

Technical Specs

Duration
60m

Quotes

Trivia

Miscellaneous Notes

Released in United States January 29, 1999

Released in United States September 3, 1998

Released in United States Summer September 3, 1998

Shown at Florida Film Festival (in competition) June 11-20, 1999.

Shown at the Independent Feature Film Market (IFFM) in New York City September 14-21, 1997.

Shown in New York City (Walter Reade) as part of program "8th Annual New York Jewish Film Festival" January 17-27, 1999.

video

color

rtg MPAA NONE

Released in United States January 29, 1999 (Cinema Village; New York City)

Released in United States September 3, 1998 (Laemmle's Grand; Los Angeles)

Released in United States Summer September 3, 1998