{"id":2995,"date":"2013-05-01T17:26:16","date_gmt":"2013-05-01T21:26:16","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blog.beliefnet.com\/mindfulnessmatters\/?p=2995"},"modified":"2015-12-02T11:07:15","modified_gmt":"2015-12-02T16:07:15","slug":"free-the-mind-a-new-documentary-on-mindfulness","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.beliefnet.com\/columnists\/mindfulnessmatters\/2013\/05\/free-the-mind-a-new-documentary-on-mindfulness.html","title":{"rendered":"Free the Mind: A New Documentary on Mindfulness"},"content":{"rendered":"

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I had the great pleasure of reviewing the new film by Danish filmmaker, Phie Ambo: Free the Mind. It’s a beautiful and compelling film about how mindfulness can help us to overcome fear and heal from trauma. It features of the work of pioneering neuroscientist, Richard Davidson at the University of Wisconsin-Madison.<\/p>\n

I interviewed Dr. Davidson an Phie Ambo for the piece I wrote for the Buddhism section of Beliefnet. YOU CAN READ MY COMPLETE REVIEW HERE<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Here is the tour schedule. Check it out if it comes to a theater near you.<\/p>\n

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FREE THE MIND<\/a>\u00a0is going ON TOUR!\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n
Dear Friends,Free the Mind is finally on its way to meet the North American People!\u00a0What a wonderful adventure to be able to bring the film to a whole new audience\u00a0and to share it with them!\u00a0We feel so lucky and amazed at all the support we\u2019ve received!
\nOnce more we thank you for all the help you\u2019ve given us.
\nTeam Free The Mind<\/div>\n
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Upcoming EVENTS & SCREENINGS!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

CANADA<\/strong><\/div>\n
TORONTO<\/strong>\u00a0– NORTH AMERICAN PREMIERE<\/div>\n
HOT DOCS INTERNATIONAL DOCUMENTARY FESTIVAL<\/a>,\u00a0Screening + Q&A
\nThursday, May 2nd, 6.30pm \u2013 Bloor Cinema, with Prof. Richard Davidson & director Phie Ambo.
\nFriday, May 3rd, 6pm \u2013 ROM Theater
\nSaturday, May 4th, 11am \u2013 Bader Theater<\/div>\n
VANCOUVER<\/strong>\u00a0–\u00a0DOXA DOCUMENTARY FILM FESTIVAL<\/a>,\u00a0Screening
\nSaturday, May 4th, – VIFF\u2019s Vancity Theatre<\/div>\n
UNITED STATES<\/strong><\/div>\n
NEW YORK CITY<\/strong>\u00a0– NY
\nRUBIN MUSEUM OF ART<\/a>,\u00a0Screenings + Q&A
\nFriday, May 3rd, 9.30pm (Sold out) \u2013 Q&A with Prof. R.Davidson.
\nSaturday, May 4th, 1.30pm & 4pm – Q&A with Prof. Davidson & director Phie Ambo.
\nMonday, May 6, 3pm
\nWednesday, May 8, 7pm
\nThursday, May 9, 3 pm
\nFriday, May 10, 9:30 pmMADISON<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 WI
\nSundance Cinemas<\/a>,\u00a0Screening + Q&A
\nWednesday, May 15th,\u00a0with Prof. Davidson & director Phie Ambo.DALLAS<\/strong>\u00a0– TX
\nUSA Film Festival<\/a>
\nFrom Wednesday, April 24th to Sunday, April 28th.SANTA FE<\/strong>\u00a0– NM
\nThe Screen<\/a>, Screenings
\nFrom Friday, May 10th.WILLIAMSBURG<\/strong>\u00a0– VA
\nKimball Theater<\/a>, Screenings
\nFrom Friday May 31st to Wednesday June 5th.SEATTLE<\/strong>\u00a0– WA
\nNorthwest Film Forum<\/a>, Screening
\nFriday, July 26th.<\/p>\n

CLAREMONT<\/strong>\u00a0– CA
\nLaemmle Claremont<\/a>, Screenings
\nSaturday, May 18th.
\nSunday, May 19th.<\/p>\n

PALO ALTO<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 CA
\nStanford University<\/a>, Screening
\nThursday, May 17th.<\/p>\n

LOS ANGELES<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 CA
\nLaemmle Music Hall<\/a>, Screening
\nFriday, May 17th.<\/p>\n

SANTA MONICA<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 CA
\nLaemmle Monica<\/a>, Screenings
\nSaturday, May 18th.
\nSunday, 19th.<\/p>\n

PASADENA<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 CA
\nLaemmle Playhouse 7<\/a>, Screenings
\nSaturday, May 18th.
\nSunday, May 19th.<\/p>\n

HARTFORD<\/strong>\u00a0– CT
\nReal Art Ways,<\/a>\u00a0Screening
\nTo be announced for July 2013.<\/p>\n

We hope to meet you soon in the theaters!<\/p>\n

In the meantime, you can find out more about FREE THE MIND by clicking on the links below.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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