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Scared Sacred

Velcrow Ripper
2004 | 1 h 44 min
Scared Sacred is a feature documentary that asks the question: Can we be Scared into the Sacred? The film takes us on a journey to the pivotal ground zeros of the world, places like Bosnia, Hiroshima, New York City and Afghanistan in search of stories of hope and meaning.

Awards and distinctions

  • Genie Award for Best Documentary
    Genie Awards, Toronto
    2006
  • Certificate of Merit - Category: Social/Political Documentary
    International Film Festival, Chicago
    2005
  • Jury Award for Best Film
    New Orleans International Human Rights Film Festival, New Orleans
    2005
  • One of the Top 10 Canadian Films of 2004
    Canada's Top 10 - International Film Festival Group, Toronto
    2004
  • Award for Best Documentary
    Whistler Film Festival, Whistler
    2004
  • Special Jury Award
    International Film Festival, Toronto
    2004