When the Iron Bird Flies
Originally released in 2012. When the Iron Bird Flies is a documentary film. directed by Victress Hitchcock.
Synopsis
WHEN THE IRON BIRD FLIES takes us on an up-close and personal journey, exploring the complex interactions between contemporary Tibetan Buddhism and western culture. The film goes in-depth to portray the experiences and insights of both teachers and practitioners in the US and around the world. Along the way, it illuminates the wide ranging dialogs taking place between Buddhist teachings and science, psychology, gender theory and the arts. The film creates a vivid and entertaining portrait of the world of Tibetan Buddhism, as it is manifesting in the West and asks the vital question - 'In these increasingly chaotic modern times, can these age old teachings help us to find genuine happiness and create a saner, more compassionate 21st century world?'
Quick Facts
Release Date
October 20, 2012
13 years ago
Runtime
1h 36m
96 minutes total
User Rating
6.5/10
Good (2 votes)
Box Office
$13.6K
Worldwide gross
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Directors
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Revenue
- $13,598
Production Companies
- Beyond Words Publishing
Frequently Asked Questions
What is When the Iron Bird Flies about?
WHEN THE IRON BIRD FLIES takes us on an up-close and personal journey, exploring the complex interactions between contemporary Tibetan Buddhism and western culture. The film goes in-depth to portra...
Who directed When the Iron Bird Flies?
When the Iron Bird Flies was directed by Victress Hitchcock.
How long is When the Iron Bird Flies?
When the Iron Bird Flies has a runtime of 1 hours and 36 minutes (96 minutes total).
When was When the Iron Bird Flies released?
When the Iron Bird Flies was released on October 20, 2012 in theaters.