27 minutes to understand why a monk made Martin Luther King cry.
Weaving together original film and photographic archives, A CLOUD NEVER DIES tells the story of a humble young Vietnamese monk and poet whose wisdom and compassion were forged in the suffering of war. In the face of violence, fear, and discrimination, Thích Nhất Hạnh’s courageous path of engaged action reveals how insight, community, and a deep aspiration to serve the world can offer hope, peace, and a way forward for millions.
Editing
Archival footage woven with present-day resonance.
Production
Directors spent years with Plum Village community.
Writing
Peter Coyote's narration carries Thay's voice perfectly.
Director
Max Pugh
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