The book reflects the thinking and behavior that have grown up around the subject of forgiveness with the help of such noted contributors as james forbes, thich nhat hanh, thomas moore, elie wiesel, and robert enright and allows those factors to speak for themselves in an openended discussion with no foregone conclusions. Martin doblmeier includes interviews with james forbes, thich nhat hanh, elie wiesel, and more. Here is the companion volume to martin doblmeier s film the power of forgiveness, which was awarded best documentary at the third annual sun valley film festival. Documentary filmmaker martin doblmeier made a film last year called the power of forgiveness that won critical acclaim and got people talking. Gods expectations are set forth in the book of micah.
The power of forgiveness book by kenneth briggs 1 available. But this simple act can have powerful consequences and may lead to a personal and. Martin doblmeier speaks on the power of forgiveness, prayer. The word forgiveness may be the most provocative word in our culture today. Based on a film by martin doblmeier kenneth briggs on. Nor does forgiveness mean we let people constantly use us as a physical or emotional punching bag. This documentary nearly covers the water front of forgiveness. Martin doblmeier speaks on the power of forgiveness. The work, by noted religion writer kennth briggs, explores the dimensions and frontiers fo a problem that can perplex, provoke and sometimes liberate anyone who has wronged another andor has been wronged by another. The screening will be followed by a panel discussion featuring the filmmaker, martin doblmeier, and faculty members from st. Martin doblmeier s the power of forgiveness provides a thoughtful yet subtle argument in favor of forgiveness.
Dec 17, 2015 forgiveness is power posted on december 17, 2015 december 17, 2015 by william martin all royalties from my book forgiveness is power now go to supporting the global forgiveness initiative charity. Martin combines a lifelong interest in religion with a passion for storytelling. Called to africa start film chapters special features directors thoughts the albert schweitzer fellowship filmmaker biography more films from martin doblmeier the power of forgiveness play trailer bonhoeffer play trailer thomas jefferson. The power of forgivness dvd reveals how forgiveness can transform your life. It is based on a documentary film by martin doblmeier. This was central to the message of martin doblmeiers keynote address this morning at the university. A film by martin doblmeier compassion protects you from anger. Since 1984 he has produced and directed more than 30 films focused on religion, faith and spirituality. Martin doblmeier is an american documentary filmmaker, known for directing films for public television including bonhoffer 2003 the power of forgiveness 2007, an american conscience. From ground zero to northern ireland to the amish countryside, the power of forgiveness explores this important concept, and reveals how forgiveness can transform your life.
Journey films has produced more than 30 documentary films that have aired on pbs, abc, nbc, the bbc and on broadcast outlets around the world. Mar 19, 2008 filmmaker martin doblmeier discusses the power of forgiveness, his new documentary for pbs. Martin doblmeier is a filmmaker with one video in the cspan video library. The book examines the idea of forgiveness in overcoming personal, national, and international struggles. Elie weisel, thich nhat hanh, thomas moore, martin doblmeier skip to main content. Recently, the study of forgiveness has come into its. After studying the concept of forgiveness for the past two decades, researchers have.
Apr 18, 2016 the power of forgiveness is in us all and exercising it can change lives, including your own. During the vietnam war, your own people found themselves deeply divided. There is an underlying anger in our country that we see regularly in our movies, in the news, even on our highways. The power of forgiveness is in us all and exercising it can change lives, including your own. The simple act of forgiveness can have profound consequences, and in this documentary filmmaker martin doblmeier explores the personal. The film examines the role forgiveness can play in alleviating anger and grief, as well as the physical, mental and spiritual benefits that come with forgiveness.
Journey films was founded in 1983 by awardwinning filmmaker martin doblmeier as a television and film production company specializing in religion, faith and spirituality. The documentary grapples with issues of who deserves forgiveness and on what terms, and provides several examples of forgiveness in practice. Bonhoffer, the power of forgiveness martin doblmeier is an american documentary filmmaker, known for directing films for public television including bonhoffer 2003 the power of forgiveness 2007, an american conscience. Let me clarifyforgiveness does not mean we let offenders off the hook for their bad behavior. I recommend it for anyone who is curious about forgiveness and its power. Forgiveness is power posted on december 17, 2015 december 17, 2015 by william martin all royalties from my book forgiveness is power now go. Enright sets the challenge before us, and the reward is nothing less than life renewed. The simple act of forgiveness can have profound consequences, and in this documentary filmmaker martin doblmeier explores the personal and spiritual transformation experienced by those who somehow. Clinicians now help guide people to forgive transgressions and get on with their lives. Martin doblmeier speaks on the power of forgiveness, prayer day. Martin holds degrees in religious studies, broadcast journalism and honorary degrees in fine arts and humane letters. If you want a broad overview about forgiveness this is an excellent resource. Martin doblmeier, this volume examines the mysteries of. Journey has produced more than 30 documentary films that have aired on pbs, abc, nbc, the bbc and on broadcast outlets around the world.
Based on a film by martin doblmeier paperback april 1, 2008 by kenneth briggs author. I would like to share an incredible story of the power of forgiveness with you. Researchers are examining the psychological and physical effects of forgiveness on individuals and within relationships. See the complete profile on linkedin and discover martins. It highlights different approaches to forgiveness, psychological, spiritual, interpersonal and even international. It features interviews with renowned buddhist teacher thich. The power of forgiveness study guide fortress press. This was central to the message of martin doblmeier s keynote address this morning at the university. Doblmeiers most recent film, the power of forgiveness includes. We tend to carry around our excess baggage of resentments when people are unjust to us.
Some people need to be held accountable for their actions by the laws of the land. Panelists, including the author, talked about the book the power of forgiveness. The simple act of forgiveness can have profound consequences, and in this documentary filmmaker martin doblmeier explores the personal and spiritual transformation experienced by those who somehow summoned the power to forgive others for their transgressions. The reinhold niebuhr story will be held on sunday, february 19, at carleton college. Daring, courageous, and insightful, this book is for all of us who have been hurt at some time and realize we need to move beyond it.
The garden of forgiveness new york, ny kenneth briggs deftly explores the tough in the power of forgiveness, a new book based on the film by martin doblmeier that martin doblmeier, kenneth a. A frank and compelling look at the neglected power of forgiveness. The filmmaker, who also helmed bonhoeffer, includes stories on the amish, 911, and peacebuilding in northern ireland, along with interviews with buddhist teacher thich nhat hanh, nobel peace laureate elie wiesel, bestselling authors. Director martin doblmeier bonhoeffer has said of his subject. Talk about the lessons learned from the peace movement then. A companion to the journey films documentary by filmmaker, martin doblmeier, this volume examines the mysteries of forgiveness and focuses on personal struggles with. Martin doblmeier is an awardwinning filmmaker and producer. And the best part is, this same power is available to all of us today, the mighty power that raised christ from the dead ephesians 1.
Filmmaker martin doblmeier discusses the power of forgiveness, his new documentary for pbs. But this simple act can have powerful consequencesand may lead to a personal and spiritual transformation. Kenneth briggs talked about his own experience writing the book. This book gives you a systematic way of forgiving all people who have hurt you, from your childhood to now.
Featuring elie wiesel nobel laureate, holocaust survivor and oprah book club. Pdf california forms of pleading and practice annotated 11 motions after trial to oil and gas. The power of forgiveness inside report magazine amazing facts. The power of forgiveness directed by martin doblmeier. The power of forgiveness by kenneth briggs on free online video. A special early screening of the new documentary an american conscience. The power of forgiveness is a documentary by martin doblmeier about the process of forgiveness. The power of forgiveness has 1 available editions to buy at half price books marketplace. The power of forgiveness by kenneth briggs waterstones.
His company, journey films, has produced more than 30 documentary films that have aired on pbs, abc, nbc, the bbc and on broadcast outlets around the world. Against a backdrop of unspeakable acts of violence and violation, the power of forgiveness, by awardwinning documentary filmmaker martin doblmeier, examines how the act of forgiveness is a healing power for individuals, families and nations. It includes interviews with elie wiesel, sister helen prejean, and others and contributions from other writers. The power of forgiveness based on a film by martin doblmeier kenneth briggs a frank and compelling look at the neglected power of forgiveness isbn. The fourfold path for healing ourselves and our world. The work, by noted religion writer kenneth briggs, explores the dimensions and frontiers of a problem that can perplex, provoke and sometimes liberate anyone who. The film tells stories of both individual and group. Nhat hanh was interviewed in plum village by filmmaker, martin doblmeier, of journey films, for a documentary on forgiveness. The power of forgiveness won best film award at the sun valley spiritual film festival. Martin doblmeier, phd, filmmaker, the power of forgiveness.
Forgiveness power the bright and dark aspects of forgiveness as a force, including its transformative personal power, the question of coerced forgiveness, its use as a means of control, and the challenge of nonviolence. Rather, forgiveness is giving up bitterness and resentment. The work, by noted religion writer kennth briggs, explores the di. But this simple act can have powerful consequences and may lead to a personal and spiritual transformation. This film won best documentary sun valley spiritual film festival 2007.
The power of forgiveness augsburg fortress publishers. Religion health impossible forgiveness power forgiving oneself the justice factor the twoway street repairing divided houses. View martin doblmeiers profile on linkedin, the worlds largest professional community. The film tells stories of both individual and group forgiveness, and reports on forgiveness studies, a. Elie weisel, thich nhat hanh, thomas moore, martin doblmeier. The power of forgiveness is a dramatic documentary film from journey. It features interviews with renowned buddhist teacher thich nhat hanh, nobel laureate elie wiesel, bestselling authors thomas moore and marianne williamson and others.