Abstract:

"This film is a highly personalized account of Tibetan refugees attempting to maintain their ancient culture in exile while using nonviolent means to bring peace and freedom to their homeland. Shadow Over Tibet approaches its subject from two points of view: the personal odyssey of Norbu Samphell, a Tibetan immigrant now living in the U.S., who is determined to become part of the American social fabric without abandoning his cultural heritage; and the Dalai Lama, religious and secular leader of Tibet-in-exile, who seeks to create a 'zone of peace' in Tibet. Lensed in the Himalayas and Chicago, the one-hour documentary uses a combination of stunning stills, archival footage and location photography and features a personal interview with His Holiness, the 14th Dalai Lama."