Education:
University of Virginia, Charlottesvile, Virginia, PhD Theology
Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, Maryland, Doctor of Medicine
Grant University, Bombay, India, Specialization in Tropical Medicine
Actors Studio, New York, 1990
Gregorianum, Rome, Italy, PhD in Theology
Royal Academy of Dramatic Arts, London, England, Diploma in Directing & Acting• Cinecitta' , Rome, Italy, Diploma in Filmmaking
University of Berlin, Berlin, Germany, Magister in Theology
London School of Economics, London, England, Extra Courses in Linguistics and

Awads,Endorsement, Commendations
Wine Country Film Festival, Napa, California, Best Cinema of Conscience Award (“Jump”)
United Nations Anti-Apartheid Congress, Commendation for work against Apartheid, 1987
Premiere of Shaka Zulu: Egyptian Theater, Commendation: Sen. Feinstein, US Senate, 2002
Premiere of Shaka Zulu: Egyptian Theater, NAACP Award for Excellence, 2000 Opening of Shaka Zulu The Citadel,
Commendation from Zulu MP Mangosuthu Buthelezi,
Actors Against Apartheid , United Nations Commendation , 1987
Shanghai Film Festival, Best Feature Film (JUMP), 2007, Runner-up
Academy Awards, Best Foreign Film (THE GARDEN OF THE FINZI CONTINI), 1972
Image Award, Outstanding Motion Picture (CRY, THE BELOVED COUNTRY), 1996
Cambridge University, Commendation for Series of Lectures on Theology, 2003
Vatican, Rome, Papal Commendation for Ministry in India, 1994
Vatican, Rome, Papal "Placet" for Screenplay on Fatima, 1999