Noble Sacrifice explores the nexus between mourning and militancy as expressed by the annual Muslim Shite observance of the Ashura ritual in Lebanon. Entirely narrated by prominent Shiite cleric, Sheikh Shafiq Jerade, Noble Sacrifice examines the historical and philosophical implications of Ashura on current socio-political conditions and military theaters. More importantly, it challenges audiences to contemplate the rationality underlying the act and discourse of what has become one of the most controversial topics in contemporary history—suicide bombing—recognized locally as martyrdom operations. Combining elements of experimental video and documentary, Noble Sacrifice seeks to communicate the essential underlying theme of the politicization of ritual.