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SACRED

At a time when religious hatreds dominate the world’s headlines, this film, sweeping in global reach and yet intensely intimate, explores faith as primary human experience: how it is used to navigate the milestones and crises of private life. SACRED was shot by 40 filmmaking teams around the world, and directed by Academy Award winner and four-time nominee Thomas Lennon.

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SACRED

Premiered December 10, 2018
SACRED

Embark on a global journey of spirituality. Directed by Thomas Lennon and shot by more than 40 filmmaking teams worldwide, Sacred examines faith as a primary human experience and the role of ritual and prayer in the highs and lows of our lives.

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SACRED

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