Robert Thurman, one of America's leading voices for sanity and peace in the new millennium, explores the history and culture of Tibet -- from its ancient past to modern times. Topics covered include the development of the monastic system, the institution of the Dalai Lama, modern Tibetan history, the Chinese invasion of Tibet and much more.
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Robert Thurman, one of America's leading voices for sanity and peace in the new millennium, explores the history and culture of Tibet -- from its ancient past to modern times. Topics covered include the development of the monastic system, the institution of the Dalai Lama, modern Tibetan history, the Chinese invasion of Tibet and much more.
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7.4The life of Mr. Spock, as well as that of Leonard Nimoy, the actor who played him for almost fifty years, written and directed by his son: Adam.
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7.4Various MGM stars from yesterday present their favorite musical moments from the studio's 50 year history.
7.5A documentary focused on plastic pollution in the world's oceans.
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8.0A film about the Tibetan Freedom Concert in San Francisco in 1996.
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