This groundbreaking four-part documentary series explores in depth the contentious topic of penance among four of the world‟s leading religions - Hinduism, Taoism, Christianity and Islam. These seemingly pointless acts of self-punishment, rarely understood and highly criticized, have always created disagreement, even among the religions that practice them. The documentaries show an unprecedented look at the legends and traditions that have shaped each one of these festivals. Ceremony where magic joins belief creating a show of colors and feelings.
