A documentary about Orthodox Christian monasticism.
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Film Synopsis
New Men chronicles one year in the life of a Russian Orthodox monastery in rural West Virginia. The monk's reflections on shedding former identities to embrace new lives of prayerful asceticism are woven together with rarely seen moments of the community’s 1,700-year-old monastic tradition. As the brotherhood prepares for Pascha, the most important Orthodox holiday, Father Justin contemplates his upcoming final vows to live in the monastery until his death (48 minutes).
New Men chronicles one year in the life of a Russian Orthodox monastery in rural West Virginia. The monk's reflections on shedding former identities to embrace new lives of prayerful asceticism are woven together with rarely seen moments of the community’s 1,700-year-old monastic tradition. As the brotherhood prepares for Pascha, the most important Orthodox holiday, Father Justin contemplates his upcoming final vows to live in the monastery until his death (48 minutes).
The Online Education Screening Kit
The online education screening kit grants your group access to a password protected screening page for three months. The kit includes a discussion guide and materials to promote your class. This screening kit is ideal for churches, non-profits, and schools. To purchase a license for your college or university, please email us.
Reviews and Press
“New Men gracefully ushers the viewer into the mysteriously beautiful woldof Eastern Orthodox monasticism. The raw visuals of daily rituals and the emotion behind each monk’s conviction will undoubtedly impact the viewer.”
—Bethany Doster, The Center for Christianity and Scholarship at Duke University
—Bethany Doster, The Center for Christianity and Scholarship at Duke University
“New Men has captured something deep and powerful in our monastic life. The light, sound, and cinematography convey the deeper spiritual meaning to our life, which is not an easy task.”
—Archimandrite Seraphim, abbot of Holy Cross Monastery
Online Education Kit
Kit includes:
• Password protected online screener
• Russian and English captions
• Discussion guide
• Film poster and stills
$125
Email us to purchase
(After you purchase, you will receive a download which will include a link to your online screener.)
Kit includes:
• Password protected online screener
• Russian and English captions
• Discussion guide
• Film poster and stills
$125
Email us to purchase
(After you purchase, you will receive a download which will include a link to your online screener.)
Online Education Kit
+ Live Q/A with the Director
Kit includes:
• Live 30-minute Q/A with film’s director over Zoom
• Password protected online screener
• Russian and English captions
• Discussion guide
• Film poster and stills
$250
Email us to schedule
+ Live Q/A with the Director
Kit includes:
• Live 30-minute Q/A with film’s director over Zoom
• Password protected online screener
• Russian and English captions
• Discussion guide
• Film poster and stills
$250
Email us to schedule
If you have questions, or would like to see a preview, please contact us.