When the Iron Bird Flies
2012, English. Directed by Victress Hitchcock & Amber Bemak.
WHEN THE IRON BIRD FLIES takes us on an up-close and personal journey, exploring the complex interactions between contemporary Tibetan Buddhism and western culture. The film goes in-depth to portray the experiences and insights of both teachers and practitioners in the US and around the world. Along the way, it illuminates the wide ranging dialogs taking place between Buddhist teachings and science, psychology, gender theory and the arts. The film creates a vivid and entertaining portrait of the world of Tibetan Buddhism, as it is manifesting in the West and asks the vital question - 'In these increasingly chaotic modern times, can these age old teachings help us to find genuine happiness and create a saner, more compassionate 21st century world?'
- Runtime
- 1h 36m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
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Details
- Released
- 20 October 2012
- Country
- United States of America
- Box office
- $14K
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How long is When the Iron Bird Flies?
When the Iron Bird Flies runs 96 minutes (1h 36m).
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Which OTT platform is When the Iron Bird Flies on?
When the Iron Bird Flies isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can watch it free or rent it or buy it online. (Checked 11 November 2026.)
What movies are like When the Iron Bird Flies?
If you liked When the Iron Bird Flies, try Come See Me in the Good Light, Mea Maxima Culpa: Silence in the House of God, Ex Libris: The New York Public Library.
Who directed When the Iron Bird Flies?
When the Iron Bird Flies (2012) was directed by Victress Hitchcock and Amber Bemak.