Scared Sacred is a feature documentary that asks the question: Can we be Scared into the Sacred? The film takes us on a journey to the pivotal ground zeros of the world, places like Bosnia, Hiroshima, New York City and Afghanistan in search of stories of hope and meaning.
Ages 16 to 17
Ethics and Religious Culture - Ethical Values
Ethics and Religious Culture - Religious Diversity/Heritage
History - World History
Social Studies - Contemporary Issues
Identify Ripper’s purpose in both his journey and in making the film. Explain why Ripper calls himself a “tourist of darkness,” drawing on as much factual information from the film as possible. Discuss the statement: We have the freedom to choose how we respond to whatever life throws at us. Choose one of Ripper’s horrifying stories and research its history. Debate the topic: Ripper’s stories are stories of hope.