Satya: A Prayer for the Enemy Movie Review 1994

Documents the repression of Tibetan Buddhist nuns under the Chinese Communist occupation. Details instances of torture, starvation, sexual abuse, and forced ingestion of hallucinogenic drugs suffered by the nuns. Shows how the nuns practice their faith in secrecy. Demonstrates the similarities between Tibetan Buddhism and western Christianity. Also describes atrocities committed against the general population of Tibet by the communists. Profiles the Chinese policies that result in these atrocities, the major factor being that the people, especially the nuns, are seen as obstacles to the goal of land acquisition.

Distribution

Film Library/Greater Los Angeles Safety Council, 600 Wilshire Blvd., No. 1263, Los Angeles, CA 90017, Phone: (213)385-6461, Toll-free: 800-421-9585, Fax: (213)385-8405, URL: http://www.lasafety.org

Available on VHS
Running time 27 minutes.

Cast and Crew

Genres

Asia, Buddhism, Religion