Merton: A Film Biography provides the first comprehensive look at this remarkable
20th century religious philosopher who wrote, in addition to his immensely popular
autobiography The Seven Storey Mountain, over 60 books on some of the most pressing
social issues of our time, some of which are excerpted here.
Merton offers an engaging profile of a man whose presence in the world touched
millions of people and whose words and thoughts continue to have a profound
impact and relevance today.
In his lifetime, Thomas Merton was hailed as a prophet and censured for his
outspoken social criticism. For nearly 27 hears he was a monk of the austere
Trappist order, where he became an eloquent spiritual writer and mystic as well
as an anti-war advocate and witness to peace.
"An extraordinary, warm and intimate closeup." - The National Catholic
Reporter
"A brilliant and creative masterpiece... I doubt one could find a more
profitable hour with equal beauty, interest and inspiration." - M. Basil
Pennington
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