The Women of Tibet film project consists of three one-hour documentary films revealing potent historical moments of past and contemporary Tibet. The films touch on themes of women’s endurance and their struggle for freedom, social justice, and human rights. Set against the stunning backdrop of the Himalayas, the trilogy displays the strength and perseverance of a people dedicated to the principles of peace, non-violence, and compassion.

Women of Tibet: Gyalyum Chemo – The Great Mother and Women of Tibet: A Quiet Revolution are broadcast on national PBS television, and after garnering seven 2008 Silver and Bronze TELLY awards and the Insight Award for Excellence are now available on DVD.
Women of Tibet: A Quiet Revolution is a 2009 EMMY® winner.
38th Annual Northern California Area Emmy® Awards 2008-2009 — Emmy® Winner “Historic/Cultural – Program/Special”
Filmmaker Rosemary Rawcliffe is a founding member of The Dalai Lama Foundation and we are happy to be counted among the supporters of this important work.



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