Rooted in Peace 2016

ROOTED in PEACE invites audiences to reflect on their values as both Americans and global citizens. In a world marked by internal, environmental, and international conflicts, director and acclaimed filmmaker Greg Reitman takes viewers on a transformative journey. He encourages us to notice the state of the world we inhabit, actively pursue routes to achieve both personal and ecological harmony, and break free from cycles of violence.

This compelling documentary intertwines personal memoirs with insightful interviews featuring prominent figures and advocates, such as Deepak Chopra, music icons Donovan, Mike Love, and Pete Seeger, acclaimed film director David Lynch, Nobel Peace Laureate Mairead Maguire, media tycoon Ted Turner, the esteemed Archbishop Desmond Tutu, renowned green architect William McDonough, and pioneering neuroscientist Dan Siegel. Each interview serves as a lesson, complemented by the wisdom of Maharishi Mahesh Yogi, who stated that “if the forest is to be green, every tree must be green; if there’s going to be Peace on earth, then everybody needs to experience that quality of Peace within themselves.”

In posing the fundamental question of how we wish to live, Reitman calls on viewers to embark on their own quests for inner peace. His personal odyssey exemplifies the power of transformation—illustrating how one individual can initiate vital changes in their life, thereby inspiring those around them to strive for improvement in their own existence and in society at large. This film is not just a call to action; it is a heartfelt plea for collective awakening to the importance of harmony and understanding in today’s turbulent world.