Dead Serious #012 - The documentary maker, the Dalai Lama and the media
Dead Serious #012 (MP3 – 11MB – 40min)
This episode of Dead Serious includes an interview with broadcaster, documentary maker and spiritual thinker, Peter Thomas from Australia.
Peter has been making doco’s, drama and short films for the bulk of his career, in addition to producing and presenting on commercial and public radio.
Peter talks about his interest in religion, mysticism and social justice and gives a moving account of his interviews with His Holiness, the Dalai Lama in northern India. Peter talks about the Dalai Lama as a man and as a political and spiritual leader for his people.
Peter gives us a wonderful insight into his views on modern religion and the similarities and differences between formalised religion and contemporary spirituality.
As a broadcaster, Peter discussed the difficulties attracting investment for programs that deal with difficult subject matter. He talks about what makes a successful program and the future for commercial television and public broadcasting. A passionate advocate of publically funded and supported television, Peter explores the function of TV and the impact of industry self regulation.
If you don’t understand how television can impact on the culture of a country or how television can be manipulated to promote a certain political view…………….you need to listen to this program!
Music is provided by unsigned uk music (thanks Paul), once again and features the “Dynamo’s Rhythm Aces” and this interview was recorded on Skylook.