Transformation: The Life and Legacy of Werner Erhard

"The only place to get the real story behind est, featuring rare, never before seen footage of actual est seminars."

Apr 27 2006 Not Rated 1h 2m
Biography, Documentary

From two-time Emmy winner Robyn Symon comes an intriguing documentary which offers an intimate look at Werner Erhard, founder of the est program that sparked today's multi-billion dollar personal growth industry. In his first interview in more than a decade, Erhard gives a rare glimpse into the controversy surrounding his life and the est Training -- the program that has inspired millions of people all over the world.

Plot

In his first public interview in more than a decade, pop culture icon of the 1970s and 80s, Werner Erhard breaks his long silence about his ideas, his life and his controversial program "est"that became "the thing" to do among celebrities and middle America and fueled today's multi-billion dollar personal growth industry. With exclusive and rare footage, you'll step inside controversial est seminars, hear provocative interviews with participants, family members, and experts. Viewers will be very surprised to learn how Erhard's transformational ideas are still in the mainstream today-in our language, advertising campaigns and in personal growth seminars yet few people know its origin.

Written by

Robyn Symon

Directed by

Robyn Symon

Cast

Warren Bennis, Jeff Bridges, John Denver

Crew

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Production Countries

United States of America

Production Companies

Symon Productions, Inc., Eagle Island Films

Languages

English

Awards

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Scores
# of Votes
108
Average Rating
7 out of 10
Metascore
NA
Popularity
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