The Lord of the Universe

TV Movie
1974
58m

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The Lord of the Universe (1974)

This doc by video pioneers TVTV examines Guru Maharaj Ji, 16-year-old leader of a cult-like new age group, known to his followers as Lord of the Universe. The 1974 gathering at Houston's Ast... Read allThis doc by video pioneers TVTV examines Guru Maharaj Ji, 16-year-old leader of a cult-like new age group, known to his followers as Lord of the Universe. The 1974 gathering at Houston's Astrodome features Rennie Davis and Abbie Hoffman.This doc by video pioneers TVTV examines Guru Maharaj Ji, 16-year-old leader of a cult-like new age group, known to his followers as Lord of the Universe. The 1974 gathering at Houston's Astrodome features Rennie Davis and Abbie Hoffman.

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Trivia
This was the first national television documentary to be made with portable video recording devices.

Quotes
Abbie Hoffman: If this guy is God, this is the God the United States of America deserves.

Connections
Edited into TVTV: Video Revolutionaries (2018)

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Details

Release date
- February 24, 1974 (United States)
Country of origin
- United States
Language
- English
Also known as
- Lord of the Universe
Filming locations
- Astrodome - 8400 Kirby Drive, Houston, Texas, USA
Production companies
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Budget
- $30,000 (estimated)

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Tech specs

Runtime
- 58m
Color
- Black and White
- Color
Aspect ratio
- 1.33 : 1

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