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Biography - Mother Teresa: A Life of Devotion (A&E DVD Archives)
 
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Biography - Mother Teresa: A Life of Devotion (A&E DVD Archives)

Starring: Mother Theresa Rating: NR (Not Rated) Format: DVD
4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)


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Product Details

  • Actors: Mother Theresa
  • Format: Closed-captioned, Color, DVD, NTSC
  • Language: English
  • Region: Region 1 (U.S. and Canada only. Read more about DVD formats.)
  • Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1
  • Number of discs: 1
  • Rating: NR (Not Rated)
  • Studio: A&E Home Video
  • DVD Release Date: August 10, 2004
  • Run Time: 50 minutes
  • Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
  • ASIN: B0002V7NZC
  • Amazon.com Sales Rank: #79,082 in Movies & TV (See Bestsellers in Movies & TV)

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    #12 in  Movies & TV > Documentary > Series & Studios > Biography > Religious Figures
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Mother Teresa became such a saintly icon during her lifetime that many people forgot she was a flesh-and-blood human. But this particularly well done A&E Biography segment examines the temporal reality as well as the good works of the nun who devoted her life to the poorest of the world's poor. The video traces her life from her birth in Macedonia in 1910 to her death--forever entwined with that of Princess Diana--in September 1997, as well as all the milestones in between: her unwavering devotion, even as a child; her founding of the Missionaries of Charity; her work among the castoffs in India's worst slums; and her Nobel Peace Prize in 1979. Interviews with many who worked with her help round out the familiar images--Mother Teresa caressing a dying child; Mother Teresa lecturing a spellbound UN Assembly; Mother Teresa visiting with virtually every contemporary head of state. In the end, the segment underscores how much prayer and utter devotion to God were Mother Teresa's guiding forces, and how the rest of her life's work were merely earthly manifestations of them. It's not surprising that thousands of young women have flocked to Mother Teresa's Spartan order while other orders are dwindling--sources of true inspiration are hard to come by in this day and age, but Mother Teresa is the genuine article. --Anne Hurley

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24 of 24 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Thorough & Touching Tribute, May 13, 2003
By David R. Bannon, Ph.D. (North Carolina, USA) - See all my reviews
An excellent example of Biography when the program focused on challenging and intriguing lives - rather than 70s TV stars. This episode comes from a time when Biography was committed to thoughtful and revealing glimpses into the lives of women and men who slowly changed the world for the better. The production offers numerous interviews of Mother Teresa's contemporaries and fascinating video clips of the woman, both in her labors for the poor and among the world's powerful. Her unique spirit shines through, including moments when her overwhelming personality was perhaps not easy to take but was still admirably, relentlessly dedicated to her worthy cause. She was a personal hero of my fiance, Sidelle Rimbaud, who patterned many of her life decisions after Mother Teresa's example of self-sacrifice, and ultimately died in the line of duty. Because of this, I watched the program and was rewarded with a view of one of humanity's most noble spirits. David R. Bannon, Ph.D.; author "Race Against Evil."
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23 of 25 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Summary of Tape, May 9, 1999
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This is a fantastic look at Mother, but it does not cover her passing as another reviewer wrote. It is the old Biography that was released while she was alive and simply repackaged for current sales. The actual video is not up to date. Hopefully the folks at Biography will complete the job soon. If you don't already have this tape it's a definite buy.
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14 of 14 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars A Powerful Spiritual Experience, July 20, 2002
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This is one of the Biography series best. Although it is not up to date, the video is a powerful document of Mother Teresa's life. The interviews with many of her associates within and outside the Catholic Church add a great deal of insight into her work. It shows clips of her speech after winning the Nobel Peace Prize, and the passion she felt over the issue of abortion.
The entire video has a great spiritual air about it, and leaves one feeling that they know a little more about such a great woman.
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2.0 out of 5 stars Keep looking
This biography is chock-full of interesting information and especially noted for historic footage; however several long periods of interruption showing nothing more than pictures... Read more
Published on August 27, 2007 by Emerald Pilgrim

4.0 out of 5 stars good but not for the classroom
I thought this was a very good documentary on this great saint. However, since i bought it to show a number of year 9 students it was quite boring and not student-friendly. Read more
Published on January 13, 2007 by C. henry

5.0 out of 5 stars Unconditional Love
Excellent overview of a modern saint Mother Teresa's life, espcially the footage of her holding the tiny, abandoned babies in her hands, and her personal caring of the lepers... Read more
Published on November 6, 2006 by James Shen

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