Awake: The Life of Yogananda

"Reveal your Self"

Oct 10 2014 PG 1h 27m
Documentary

An unconventional biography by Oscar nominee Paola di Florio and Sundance winner Lisa Leeman about Hindu mystic Paramahansa Yogananda who brought yoga and meditation to the West in 1920 and authored the spiritual classic "Autobiography of a Yogi," which became the go-to book for seekers from George Harrison to Steve Jobs.

Plot

Unique biopic about 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.

Written by

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Directed by

Paola di Florio, Lisa Leeman

Production Countries

United States of America

Production Companies

Counterpoint Films

Languages

English

Awards

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Scores
# of Votes
1,441
Average Rating
7.3 out of 10
Metascore
54
Popularity
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