Independent Lens | UNMISTAKEN CHILD | Film Clip #3

http://www.pbs.org/independentlens/unmistaken-child

A monk searches in the deep, rural valleys of Tibet for the reincarnation of Geshe-La. [2:32]

Are some people born natural leaders? When one of Tibets greatest monks passes away, his shy and gifted disciple must complete a monumental task he did not seekto find his reincarnated master in the form of a child. Plagued by doubt, he goes on a journey to find the next spiritual leader as thousands of followers and the Dalai Lama await his discovery.

UNMISTAKEN CHILD premieres April 7, 2010 on Independent Lens, a weekly series airing on PBS. Hosted by Maggie Gyllenhaal, the acclaimed series showcases powerful and innovative independent films. Presented by ITVS, Independent Lens is broadcast on PBS stations nationwide.

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[redzisan]

@WhoaKaela He is Tibetan Lama. His whole life was learning how to give up samsaric pleasures so for him its not giving up actually:-)

[WhoaKaela]

I thought it was lovely and well made. Inspiring that a man would give up his life to find his reincarnated master. Something most of us Americans would not do.

[cineasta71]

great film, simple story, entremely powerful!!!