Choices, Inc. is pleased to announce the North American DVD release of RUMI - Turning Ecstatic, on November 13th, 2007. This inspirational docudrama shows how one woman’s adversity becomes a portal to the teachings of the great Sufi poet and mystic, Mevlana Jelalludin Rumi, whose message of love and tolerance in today’s world transcends national and ethnic borders. To both the initiated and newcomers, RUMI - Turning Ecstatic propels the viewer into the heart of Sufi mysticism, with thought provoking interviews, beautiful cinematography and a haunting soundtrack of ecstatic Sufi Music.

The DVD includes many special features include a Photo Gallery, Original Artwork & Calligraphy, Selection of Rumi Poetry, Biography of Rumi and a Guidebook.

Canadian filmmaker Tina Petrova shares her extraordinary personal experience with Rumi resulting from a tragic car crash. In the process, she leads us on a road trip of discovery across America to the shifting sands of the Middle East - seeking out scholars including the world’s most popular translator of Rumi - Coleman Barks. Petrova sets out to shine a light on his activism at work in the world today. Rumi (a 13th century historical icon accredited to the countries of Afghanistan, Persia and Turkey) turns 800 this year, remaining at the top of the bestseller charts for 2 decades running in the English language.

Since premiering on Canada’s VISION TV in January 2006, this captivating and life-changing film has made its way around the world, on a global mission of peace.

RUMI - Turning Ecstatic has played to enthralled audiences in over 13 countries to date including a premiere at the United Nations Headquarters in New York City in June 2007 and a screening in Tehran, Iran in October 2007. The film has received critical praise from publications including the San Francisco Chronicle and the Toronto Star.

SRP is $24.95.
To order, visit www.choicesvideo.net
or call 1-888-570-5400.

About Choices:
Choices, Inc. is a specialty distributor of quality documentaries, educational programming, and feature films. Choices acquires critically acclaimed documentaries from around the world on a wide range of subjects. Study Guides and additional material are provided for every title as a resource for educators and the public alike. More information is available online at www.choicesvideo.net.

Available for interviews,
Tina Petrova, Producer