The Challenge of Rudolf Steiner (2011)

Documentary that tells the story of Steiner’s remarkable life (1861-1925), as well as exploring the influence of his ideas and insights on a whole range of contemporary activities – education, agriculture, medicine, social and financial issues, and the arts. PART ONE describes Steiner’s childhood as the son of a humble railway official, growing up in the Austrian countryside, and his student years in Vienna towards the end of the 19th century. Hugely influenced by Goethe’s scientific writings, he was gradually able to reconcile the powerful spiritual experiences he had had since childhood with his interest in science and philosophy. PART TWO looks initially at the subject of reincarnation and karma, with film at a prison in South Wales, at Ruskin Mill in Gloucestershire – a college for disadvantaged youngsters. In the USA there are scenes at a biodynamic winery in California. Also featured are examples of Waldorf educational ideas being introduced into mainstream schooling.

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Jermey Naydler
as Self

Penny Baring
as Self

Ben Cherry
as Self

Richard Tarnas
as Self

Torin Finser
as Self

Dennis Klocek
as Self

Arthur Zojonc
as Self

Peter Selg
as Self

Margaretha Solstad
as Self

Robert McDermott
as Self

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Jonathan Stedall
Director

Mike Robinson
Director of Photography

Hannah Townsend
Producer's Assistant

Peter Eason
Sound Recordist

Paul Nathan
Sound Recordist

Sue Smee
Production Manager

Gene Gollogly
Associate Producer

Aonghus Gordon
Associate Producer

John Pickin
Associate Producer

Pip Heywood
Editor

Jonathan Stedall
Writer

Jonathan Stedall
Producer

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