When the Iron Bird Flies is a doc that explores the history and
migration of Tibetan Buddhism into western culture.
This doc also explores the fine line between what is the practice of Buddhism and what is more cultural and tradition. As someone ingrained in the western culture and struggling to learn and practice Buddhism I found this particular aspect very helpful and eye opening.
This is a well done documentary that is well worth the watch!
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In Decoding Deepak, Deepak Chopra's son, Gotham, spends a year traveling with his father in
an attempt to resolve the spiritual icon he is to the world with the
man known to his family.
I wasn't sure what to expect from this doc at first - I guess I wanted to gain a greater understanding of the man that I personally have looked up to for years. OK, maybe I thought understanding Deepak would give me insight into the greater meaning of life. None of that was happening and I spent most of the film wondering what the point of it was and was I wasting my time.
Then it all became clear in the final scenes of the film - I had that "ah ha" moment. I won't spoil it for you. It's something you need to realize for yourself or the lesson is lost. That being said, I still give this doc a "might be worth watching" rating, but not a must see.
Even if you miss the life lesson, you at least get a closer look at the life of Deepak Chopra.
The film chronicles the Campbell's struggle to get the health benefits of a plant-based diet out to the masses utilizing government legislature. After that fails, Nelson goes on to pilot the program on his own with great success that spurs a grassroots movement that not even the government can stop.
Aside from the inspiring story, this film highlights the utter dysfunctional nature of our governmental legislatures - people put into office by the people, to represent said people and paid for by the people and yet corporate greed wins out - totally disgusting.
The film is available on Netflix, but can also be downloaded or streamed right from the PlantPure Nation website.
When the Iron Bird Flies is a doc that explores the history and 
