CLEARLAKE, Calif. – The Sanskrit word “Samsara” refers to the wheel of life, the cycle of birth, death, and rebirth.

The term also embraces journeying in Buddhism and Hinduism.

Both meanings are evident in “Samsara,” a beautiful and enthralling non-narrative documentary from director Ron Fricke and producer Mark Magidson.

Second Sunday Cinema will host a screening of the film on Oct. 13 at 5:45 p.m. at the Clearlake United Methodist Church, 14521 Pearl Ave, Clearlake.

The showing, as always, is free.

Fricke and Magidson were the creative forces behind the extraordinary 1992 documentary “Baraka,” an unforgettable collection of snapshots from the global family album.

In “Samsara,” the filmmakers take viewers on a quest to a greater understanding and appreciation of the human condition and a reverence for the beauty and power of the natural world.

And they help us face up to worldwide suffering, poverty, greed, violence, lust, and adoration of war and financial success. There is no dialog or plot. There is wonderful music and amazing images.

Most importantly, in the midst of suffering and death, we discover that there are paths to rebirth and human transformation. This film will be amazing on the big screen.

For more information call 707-889-7355.