Fueled by the belief that "another world is possible," Fierce Light is a compelling, global journey into the world of spirit in action, an exploration of what Martin Luther King called "Love in Action," and Gandhi called "Soul Force"; what Ripper is calling "Fierce Light."
Acclaimed filmmaker Velcrow Ripper takes an insightful look at change motivated by love, featuring interviews with spiritual activists Thich Nhat Hanh, Desmond Tutu,Daryl Hannah, Julia Butterfly Hill, and more.
TRANSFORMING AUDIENCES
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This film really speaks to people and is a powerful testimonial to our ability to "be the change" we are looking for.
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"COULDN'T HAVE COME AT A BETTER TIME....AN INSPIRATION!" ~ The Montreal Gazette
"INTENSE AND INSPIRING." ~ Examiner National
"RESPLENDENT! CAPTURING SPONTANEOUS OUTBURSTS OF GRACE AND COURAGE...SURE TO INSPIRE THOUGHTFUL DIALOGUE AND SELF EXAMINATION." - The Holland Sentinel
"RAW, HONEST AND COMPELLING." ~ CJSF Radio, Vancouver
"A MUST SEE MOVIE!" ~ CJAD Radio, Montreal
"COURAGEOUS, POTENT, AUTHENTIC!" ~ EnlightenNext Magazine
"A POETIC CALL TO HEARTFELT ACTION." ~ Common Ground
"A TOUCHING PORTRAIT OF THE POWER OF LOVE." ~ New Orleans Times-Picayune
"RIPPERS MOST ACCOMPLISHED PIECE." ~ Playback
"A SPIRITUAL EXPERIENCE IN ITSELF!" ~ VIFF
AWARD-WINNING
NFB AUDIENCE AWARD
VANCOUVER INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL
FIERCE LIGHT was awarded The NFB Audience Award for most popular Canadian Documentary at The Vancouver International Film Festival
SPECIAL JURY PRIZE
VIFF NONFICTION FEATURE AWARD
Special Jury Prize "for its power to involve and inspire us with a personal journey that combines spiritual beliefs with relevant social action".
OFficial Selection
Hot Docs Film Festival, International Film Festival Amsterdam, Palm Springs International FIlm Festival, Encounters Film Festival South Africa, Vancouver International Film Festival, International Festival of Spirit and more....
WHAT AUDIENCES ARE SAYING...
"A beautiful, courageous, amazing piece of filmwork. I am completely blown away."~ Vicki Noble
"Expect transformation and nothing less!" - Babz Chula
"Powerful. Moving. Beautiful. Inspirational. You will feel your soul sfor hours afterseeing this film." - 9/10 from Cinema Clock
"Amazing. I was so hushed/engaged/moved I couldn't eat my popcorn. I've never said this before about a film: everybody should see it."- Paul Leschuk
Powerful, Beautiful, Emotive. Such an important spiritual work and how wonderful to see film rise to it's potential as art. I could not speak for some time after the film because of the intensity of the experience. 10/10 - from Cinema Clock
"Do yourself and this world a favour....see this film! Amazing!!" - Christine Norris
"One of those experiences that change you forever."~ Joanna Fekecz, Poland
"An invigorating film. I felt it in my spirit - fierce!" ~ Maia Love, Canada
I entered the theater excited but having absolutely no idea what to
expect. I left the theater feeling weightless, uplifted and motivated.
- Hannah Elizabeth
Two days later and still feeling Fierce Light percolating...filled with gratitude, hope, amazement, love. ~ Heather Elson
There are few films that are so complete that the edges disappear; that engage the entire body in viewing, and leave you palpably shifted. Fierce Light is a remarkable combination of all of these things. Art and heart.. - From IMDB
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-Stacy Elizabeth
This movie changed me. It speaks to the urgency that spirit meet action NOW. Besides all that it is fine cinema: dramatic, beautiful, heart-warming, tragic, compelling, inspiring, funny, and entertaining. Go See It. - carla
"DRAMATIC, VIVID, STARTLING." ~ The Vancouver Sun
"ACHINGLY BEAUTIFUL." ~ NewCityFilm, Chicago
"RIPPER IS THE JOHN LENNON OF DOCUMENTARY FILMMAKERS. FIERCE LIGHT IS 'IMAGINE' IN TECHNICOLOR" ~ Michael Markwick, SFU Communications
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