Goddess Remembered
Part 1 of this stunning and poetic documentary examines pre-Christian, goddess-worshipping religions. Incorporating the work of archaeologist Marija Gombutas, art historian Merlin Stone, and scholars Jean Bolen, Charlene Spretnak and Starhawk - who link the loss of goddess-centered societies with today's environmental crisis - Goddess Remembered offers insights into these ancient cultures and explores the contemporary women's spirituality movement inspired by them.

The Burning Times
Part 2 explores Europe from the 15th through the 17th centuries, a time when the church and state cooperated in the torture and execution of thousands of women accused of being witches. In an attempt to eradicate the woman-based power of midwives, wise old crones and healers, the Christian church along with local governments instigated a reign of terror.

Full Circle
In Part 3, filmmaker Donna Read examines the many manifestations of women's spirituality in the Western world in the last decade of the 20th century. As she completes her personal journey to discover the history and present practices of goddess religions, she finds women meeting together around kitchen tables and in circles on hilltops, discussing spirituality and performing rituals that give them strength to transform their personal beliefs into political and social action.

Running time: 170 minutes, Year released: 2006
Close captioned?: N, Color?: Y
Avail. formats: dvd
Language: English, Subtitled?: N
For classroom?: Y, Study Guide?: N
Grade level: 7th and up