The Many Storeys and Last Days of Thomas Merton

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The Many Storeys and Last Days of Thomas Merton is the story of Merton in the last year of his life, embarking on his greatest journey. It's a story of adventure and search that takes the viewer from his home at the Abbey of Gethsemani, across America in the turbulent year of 1968 and finally to Asia for meetings with the Dalai Lama and other spiritual seekers.

The purpose of the journey? As always with Merton he seeks a fuller union with God. He believed serving as a bridge between west and east was one way in which his call could be lived out. The Many Storeys and Last Days of Thomas Merton celebrates the triumph of all that was gained by his journey, reflects on the tragedy of what was lost with his death and considers why Merton's life and work challenges us today.

Award-winning producer, Morgan Atkinson writes and produces programs that examine issues of community and culture. His documentary film and book Soul Searching: The Journey of Thomas Merton edited with Jonathan Montaldo was published by Liturgical Press and aired on PBS.