In a world teetering on the edge of self-destruction, filmmaker Velcrow Ripper sets out on a unique pilgrimage. Visiting the "ground zeros" of the planet, he asks if it's possible to find hope in the darkest moments of human history. Ripper travels to the minefields of Cambodia; war-torn Afghanistan; the toxic wasteland of Bhopal, post-9/ll New York, Bosnia, Hiroshima, Israel and Palestine. This powerful documentary captures his five-year odyssey to discover if humanity can transform the "scared" into the "sacred". In each place, he unearths unforgettable stories of survival, ritual, resilience and recovery.

Distributor: Mongrel Media. Originally released in 2005. Subtitle on container's jacket: Unwrap the darkness, reveal the light. French subtitle on container's jacket reverse: Dévoile la noirceur, révèle la lumière. Container's jacket is in English on one side and in French on its reverse. Special features: director's commentary ; director's Q & A (13 min.) ; photo gallery (15 min.); interactive map of locations ; panel discussions ; Guided meditation featurette (30 min.) ; user's guide ; theatrical trailer.