An Officer & His Holiness: The Dalai Lama's Secret Escape into Exile

Told in his own words on film, the documentary reveals how in 1959, His Holiness the Dalai Lama escaped from Tibet into India on foot over the Himalayas. This perilous trek took 13 days, with the Dalai Lama only able to travel at night to evade detection. This singular event has influenced the lives of millions worldwide.

Created by

Ilan Dickman,Neil Hudson,Gary Collins,Venu Madhav Pasikanti

Writers

Jean-Paul Mertinez,Rani Singh