The Women and Spirituality series explores the history, repression, and resurgence of the women's spirituality movement. The Burning Times is part two of the series and is a moving documentary that underscores the particular repression that women have faced throughout history. From the 15th through the 17th centuries in Europe, thousands of women were tortured and executed because they were believed to be witches. Both church and state cooperated to eradicate the power that women had as midwives and healers -- and led the ...
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The Women and Spirituality series explores the history, repression, and resurgence of the women's spirituality movement. The Burning Times is part two of the series and is a moving documentary that underscores the particular repression that women have faced throughout history. From the 15th through the 17th centuries in Europe, thousands of women were tortured and executed because they were believed to be witches. Both church and state cooperated to eradicate the power that women had as midwives and healers -- and led the way for continued state-sanctioned violence against women. The voices of authors, teachers, and contemporary witches are all incorporated into this documentary exploration. The Burning Times outlines the destruction of what had been an organic way of life, while paying tribute to the strength of so many women. Cara Saposnik, Rovi
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New in new packaging. Language: English. Run time: 58 mins. Originally released: 1993. In Europe, from the 15th through 17th centuries, the church and state cooperated in the torture and execution of thousands of women accused of being witches. Part two of the Women and Spirituality trilogy.
