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- ↑ Dr. Isaac Sobol at the NAHO
- ↑ Filmmaker’s work shows human capacity for change The Canadian Jewish News: May 23rd, 2012.
- ↑ Celebrating the beauty of Tibet National Post: October 12th, 2011.
- ↑ High Plains Doctor on the CBC Documentary Channel
- ↑ Dalai Lama Center Screening Archived 2012-04-14 at the Wayback Machine April 15, 2012
- ↑ High Plains Doctor at the Santa Barbara International Film Festival
