A 13-year-old survivor of the Rwandan genocide burns for revenge and turns to martial arts. Unexpectedly, he is transformed by the power of meditation and forgiveness, but his practice leads to a torturous imprisonment. Once released, stateless, his journey across borders leaves him awaiting asylum in Germany, where he becomes a world-class teacher of mindfulness and resilience.

"To confront a person with his own shadow is to show him his own light." CG Jung

Welcome to our website promoting Minding Shadows, a feature-length documentary film in post-production about healing through confronting inner shadows.

STATUS: Estimated completion Summer 2026, pending securing of completion funds

COMPLETED FILM PROJECTED LENGTH: 86 minutes

CONTACT INFO: jenn@sofarefilms.com, +393474595994

AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST: 23-minute short-form sample of Minding Shadows, created to invite support and festival interest.

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About

Find out about shadow work, the documentary film, the books, and the team behind Minding Shadows.

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Press

We are honored and proud to announce Minding Shadows is the 2023 Roy W. Dean Grant winner. Read more about it below:

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