Rebellious Spirits

Kahlil Gibran

In a village in northern Lebanon, Sheikh Abbas rules poor peasants, backed by the clergy. When a monk named Khalil, cast out of his order, preaches freedom and dignity, he becomes a "heretic" in the eyes of the landlord and the priests.

Age rating: Ages 16 and up. Content notes: A bold social critique with forced marriage, injustice and violence; nothing explicit.

Text source: Hindawi Foundation

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