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Monday Night Movie "The Cove"
August 2nd, 2010 at The Yoga Barn©

The Cove

In a sleepy lagoon off the coast of Japan lies a shocking secret that a few desperate men will stop at nothing to keep hidden from the world. In Taiji, Japan, former dolphin trainer Ric O'Barry has come to set things right after a long search for redemption. His mission has brought him to Taiji, a town that appears to be devoted to the wonders and mysteries of the sleek, playful dolphins and whales that swim off their coast. But in a remote, glistening cove, surrounded by barbed wire and "Keep Out" signs, lies a dark reality. It is here, under cover of night, that the fishermen of Taiji, driven by a multi-billion dollar dolphin entertainment industry and an underhanded market for mercury-tainted dolphin meat, engage in an unseen hunt. The nature of what they do is so chilling and the consequences are so dangerous to human health that they will go to great lengths to halt anyone from seeing it.

Dec 20th, 2010	The Great Global Warming Swindle - see poster Everything you’ve ever been told about Global Warming is probably untrue. This film blows the whistle on the biggest swindle in modern history.

Dec 6th, 2010	Out of the Blue - see poster Out of the Blue is a sound and sober documentary that is as much about the cover-up as the UFO phenomenon itself. The documentary provides an overview of the history of UFO activity and highlights a select number of important sightings and events from various parts of the world. A vast array of experts (scientists, astronauts, cosmonauts, physicists, pilots, military officers, government officials) are consulted, and many competent witnesses describe what they saw or experienced. Roswell, Rendlesham Forest, the 1976 Iranian air force encounter, and the more recent Phoenix Lights are all mentioned, but the scientific rigor of the presentation precludes any mention of more sensational topics such as alien abduction. Among the most significant events are Gordon Cooper's filming of a craft landing and taking off from a California military base in 1955, footage of a Trident missile being blown apart by laser-beam-like weapons, and the disabling of 10-20 nuclear missiles in Montana missile silos by a UFO which hovered over the base in broad daylight.

Nov 22nd, 2010	The Way of the Peaceful Warrior - see poster In "The Way of the Peaceful Warrior'' a UC Berkeley gymnast dreaming of an Olympic gold medal seeks advice on life from a mysterious old man. The gist of his counsel is to live in the here and now and that the journey is what brings happiness, not the destination.

Nov 8th, 2010	You Can Heal Your Life - see poster Three words to describe You Can Heal Your Life: The Movie by the inimitable Louise Hay: goose bump city. Foremost, and of standalone value, is a retrospective of Hay’s extraordinary (and often challenging) life journey as told in her own words. Still leading the parade in her 80s, Hay’s emphasis is always on encouragement: ‘If I can do it, so can you.’ Still portraits and footage of Hay exchanging reciprocal love with her many students and fans provide a heartwarming and fitting tribute to her significant role in the expansion of consciousness at this pivotal point in human history.

Oct 25th, 2010	Spiritual Liberation - see poster Spiritual Liberation is an intimate look into the life of one of the most respected evolutionary teachers of our time. As you walk with Michael Bernard Beckwith (founder of Agape International Spiritual Center and featured in, “The Secret”) through an actual day in his life you will see why his teachings have empowered thousands of spiritual seekers for more than two decades. Michael shares in this film genuine solutions to the challenges of our times while awakening us to our life’s purpose. Be awakened to yours as you experience this revolutionary film.

Oct 11th, 2010	Beyond Our Differences - see poster Calls upon key religious leaders, politicians, and luminaries to tackle the toughest and most complex issues in the modern age, and asks what it is that inspires them to affect positive change.

Sept 27th, 2010	By The People: The Election of Barack Obama - see poster The fact of the matter is, no matter what your political stance, few political campaigns in recent history have been as dramatic as that of President Barack Obama, who overcame a fierce primary battle, an ugly general election campaign, and, yes, to become America’s first African-American president. By The People: The Election of Barack Obama is a compelling account of that campaign.

Sept 13th, 2010	Entheo:Genesis: Awakening the Divine Within - see poster The film examines the re-emergence of archaic techniques of ecstasy in the modern world by weaving a synthesis of ecological and evolutionary awareness, electronic dance culture, and the current pharmacological re-evaluation of entheogenic compounds. Within a narrative framework that imagines consciousness itself to be evolving, Entheogen documents the emergence of techno-shamanism in the post-modern world that frames the following questions: How can a renewal of ancient initiatory rites of passage alleviate our ecological crisis? What do trance dancing and festivals celebrating unbridled artistic expression speak to in our collective psyche? How do we re-invent ourselves in a disenchanted world from which God has long ago withdrawn? Entheogen invites the viewer to consider that the answers to these questions lie within the consciousness of each and every human being, and are accessible if only we give ourselves permission to awaken to the divine within.

Aug 30th, 2010	Y Yoga - see poster Y Yoga captures yoga everywhere from charter schools in South Central Los Angeles, to yoga with professional wrestler Diamond Dallas Page teaching soldiers in Iraq. Y Yoga explores how this ancient technology is alive and well today resulting in peace, health & happiness for many. Join us on the Y Yoga journey.

Aug 16th, 2010	Jesus Camp - see poster This riveting Oscar-nominated documentary offers an unfiltered look at a revivalist subculture where devout Christian youngsters are being primed to deliver the fundamentalist community's religious and political messages…

Aug 2nd, 2010	The Cove - see poster In a sleepy lagoon off the coast of Japan lies a shocking secret that a few desperate men will stop at nothing to keep hidden from the world. In Taiji, Japan, former dolphin trainer Ric O'Barry has come to set things right after a long search for redemption. His mission has brought him to Taiji, a town that appears to be devoted to the wonders and mysteries of the sleek, playful dolphins and whales that swim off their coast. But in a remote, glistening cove, surrounded by barbed wire and "Keep Out" signs, lies a dark reality. It is here, under cover of night, that the fishermen of Taiji, driven by a multi-billion dollar dolphin entertainment industry and an underhanded market for mercury-tainted dolphin meat, engage in an unseen hunt. The nature of what they do is so chilling and the consequences are so dangerous to human health that they will go to great lengths to halt anyone from seeing it.

July 19th, 2010	Deep Green - see poster Almost every time we use energy, we burn carbon. Every time we burn carbon, we heat up the atmosphere, it's a dirty fact that Global Warming cannot be stopped as long as fossil fules run our planet. Over three years in the making, "Deep Green" is the first documentary devoted exclusively to showing us how. Accompanied by an international team of award-winning cinematographers, film maker Matt Briggs takes us on a compelling journey to nine countries, including China, to uncover the best people with the best ideas, strategies and cutting-edge technologies that can get the job done… if we start now.

July 5th, 2010	Operation Jumbo - see poster Australian entreprenuer conservationist Nigel Mason is determined to rescue ten endangered elephants held captive in goverment training camps in Sumatra. Nigel intends to transport the elephants over three-thousan kilometers, crossing three Indonesia islands to the safe haven of his very own Elephant Safari Park in Taro, Bali. Operation Jumbo is the documentary behind this incridible journey that is plagued by personal hardship, in-house conflict and some very unhealthy elephants.

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