A Global Community

This film provides insight into a hundred years of endeavour and learning, carried out by a burgeoning Bahá’í community, and outlines the journey that has led to the community’s current efforts to contribute to the emergence of a world organized around the principle of the oneness of humanity.

This film follows the life of ‘Abdu’l-Bahá, the son of Bahá’u’lláh and the perfect example of His teachings, and the profound effect He had on people both past and present. The film reflects a few of the universal principles He embodied, both in word and deed—principles that animate a global movement of individuals, communities and institutions striving to emulate His example in service to humanity.

A film about Bahá’u’lláh, the Prophet-founder of the Bahá’í Faith, explored through the accounts of people from diverse nations whose lives have been transformed by His Teachings.

A film about the Báb, the Prophet-Herald of the Bahá’í Faith, explored through the journey of several individuals from different continents as they relate their own personal search after truth and meaning.

Across the globe, followers of Bahá’u’lláh and their friends are striving in earnest to contribute to the well-being of their communities and the advancement of society. A Widening Embrace captures some experiences and insights from a selection of neighbourhoods and villages.