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Awake: The Life of Yogananda

  • 2014
  • PG
  • 1h 27m
IMDb RATING
7.2/10
1.5K
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Awake: The Life of Yogananda (2014)
A documentary on Yogananda, author of The Autobiography of a Yogi. In the 1920s, he brought Hindu spirituality to the West. This tells the story of his life and influence on yoga, religion and science, combining re-enactment, interviews, and verité.
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Unique biopic about Yogananda, telling the story of his life and influence on yoga, religion and science, combining re-enactment, interviews, and verité.Unique biopic about Yogananda, telling the story of his life and influence on yoga, religion and science, combining re-enactment, interviews, and verité.Unique biopic about Yogananda, telling the story of his life and influence on yoga, religion and science, combining re-enactment, interviews, and verité.

  • Directors
    • Paola di Florio
    • Lisa Leeman
  • Stars
    • Marc Benioff
    • Brother Chidananda
    • Deepak Chopra
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  • IMDb RATING
    7.2/10
    1.5K
    YOUR RATING
    • Directors
      • Paola di Florio
      • Lisa Leeman
    • Stars
      • Marc Benioff
      • Brother Chidananda
      • Deepak Chopra
    • 8User reviews
    • 12Critic reviews
    • 54Metascore
  • See production info at IMDbPro
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    Marc Benioff
    Marc Benioff
    • Self
    Brother Chidananda
    • Self
    Deepak Chopra
    Deepak Chopra
    • Self
    Francis X. Clooney
    • Self
    Anita Goel
    • Self - Physician and Physicist Harvard University
    George Harrison
    George Harrison
    • Self
    • (archive footage)
    Herb Jeffries
    Herb Jeffries
    • Self
    Anupam Kher
    Anupam Kher
    • Narrator
    Anand Mehrotra
    • Self
    Andrew Newberg
    Andrew Newberg
    • Self
    J. Robert Oppenheimer
    J. Robert Oppenheimer
    • Self
    • (archive footage)
    • (voice)
    Reed Rudy
    Reed Rudy
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    Ravi Shankar
    Ravi Shankar
    • Self
    Russell Simmons
    Russell Simmons
    • Self
    Stefanie Syman
    • Self
    Jamie Trujeque
    • Self
    Paramahansa Yogananda
    Paramahansa Yogananda
    • Self
    • Directors
      • Paola di Florio
      • Lisa Leeman
    • All cast & crew
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    sandeepsmartest

    An Unconditional Love

    We in India have Been waiting for this movie for past couple of years.The most awaited movie for Yogananda Ji's Devotees.None can measure the depth of movie.though i did not watch the movie i can say undoubtedly that this gonna change many lives and also the way of living.This movie is based on the great book "An Autobiography of an Yogi".there are many teachings given by Yogananda Ji which helps us in developing ourselves and also leads in self realization.There are many things from which we can enrich the life force with in our souls.I suggest every individual to read this book and watch this movie. Please share us the movie link with we can watch online or purchase it.
    10guruamare

    A documentary about the life and teachings of Paramahansa Yoganda, probably the first true spiritual Master who has come to the West from India.

    I am a Paramahansa Yogananda disciple since 1990, and it seems to me that the reviews about it are full of fanaticism , and that fanaticism is quite contrary to Yogananda's teachings. I hope mind-balanced people will not be mislead by this, and will take care to learn more about Master's teachings and life, that are so important for modern time people. According to my personal experiences, Yogananda's teachings are an effective, scientific method that enables man to consciously and voluntary accomplish his own spiritual, mental and material evolution, and, as far as possible, the evolution of the world he is living in. Through such evolution, mas can free himself and the world from suffering, and can reach and help the world reaching true, ever-increasing happiness. I hope my poor English is understandable. God bless us all.
    10D-J

    An unique human Being gets the visual treatment he deserves

    The documentary has many of Yogananda's teachings. That in itself is a good enough reason to go in the first place. It has made me more grounded in my own yoga practices. The filmmakers show the history of this Sad Guru, his lineage, and the love between Guru and disciple. It has filled me with awe and gratitude for how he and his devotees have built up so much in the USA and India. The imagery is as close as one can get to the experience of the divine. The music is appropriate and runs well. The talking heads are all interesting to watch. For a change they actually have something to say. :-)

    I'm very happy to be a human being.
    10sanleeden

    The best documentary I have ever seen

    The film makers have done an exceptional job of conveying an atmosphere of mystical reverence to this film. I was catapulted into an elevated state of awareness— captivated from start to finish, with only a few moments late in the film of dropping back into 'ordinary reality'. The mood is haunting and compels your attention. The story itself is poignant. The scenes of Yognanda's meeting and reunion with his guru are exceptionally moving and well-crafted. I am recommending to all my spiritually- minded, seeker friends. They say that spiritual teachers are here primarily to show others that it is possible to break through to a deeper reality of love and truth. This film shows just how much Yogananda radiated this gift to the world around him. Truly an amazing accomplishment!
    10Sue568698

    Inspiring and Very Interesting

    In the past year, I have been 'changed' by Yoga and Meditation. The Life of Yogananda is an amazing story of the man who brought True Yoga and Meditation to the West.

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    • Trivia
      In Spain the film was released in 4 theaters (3 provinces), widest release being 5 theaters (5 provinces) in Yelmo Cineplex. The film was projected in both dubbed and subtitled versions.
    • Quotes

      Narrator: Will is that which changes thought into energy.

    • Soundtracks
      Sitar-Beat
      Written by Klaus Doldinger

      Performed by Martin Bartholdi

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    • Release date
      • March 23, 2016 (France)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official sites
      • Official site
      • Official site (Japan)
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Awake. Despierta: La vida de Yogananda
    • Filming locations
      • USA
    • Production company
      • CounterPoint Films
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    • Gross US & Canada
      • $1,539,680
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $18,885
      • Oct 12, 2014
    • Gross worldwide
      • $1,891,918
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      1 hour 27 minutes
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