Now Playing: Short Cut to Nirvana July 10, 2005

Short cut to Nirvana
An exhilarating, insightful, uplifting and often hilarious journey of discovery to the biggest event in history ? the Kumbh Mela. Held every 12 years where the holy Ganges and Yamuna rivers meet, this incredible festival brings together 70 million pilgrims and many of India?s great spiritual leaders, including the Dalai Lama.

At the Orpheum. See http://www.orpheumtheatre.net for showing times and location.

check the trailer at http://melafilms.com

?70 million people cannot be wrong? fascinating?
A.O. Scott ? NY Times

?Enough contagious ecstasy to gladden the most angst-ridden Western hearts?
Village Voice

?Mind blowing? a colossal event?
Los Angeles Times

?Radiates good cheer and offers moments of true goodness?
San Francisco Chronicle

?a beautiful crafted documentary. Highly recommended.?
Filmthreat.com

?A delightful and surprisingly full portrait of a world sliced out of time.?
What is Enlightenment