Awake - The Life of Yogananda (2014)
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.
Primary Title
- Awake - The Life of Yogananda
Date Broadcast
- Tuesday 30 August 2016
Release Year
- 2014
Start Time
- 20 : 30
Finish Time
- 22 : 05
Duration
- 95:00
Channel
- Maori Television
Broadcaster
- Maori Television Service
Programme Description
- 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.
Classification
- PGR
Owning Collection
- TV & Radio
Broadcast Platform
- Television
Languages
- English
Captions
Live Broadcast
- No
Rights Statement
- Made for the University of Auckland's educational use as permitted by the Screenrights Licensing Agreement.
Subjects
- Yogananda, Paramahansa, 1893-1952
- Yogis--India--Biography
- Yoga--Study and teaching--History--20th century
- Meditation--Study and teaching--History--20th century
- Documentary films
Genres
- Biography
- Documentary
- Religious
Contributors
- Paola di Florio (Director)
- Lisa Leeman (Director)
- George Harrison (Interviewee)
- Anupam Kher (Narrator)
- Russell Simmons (Interviewee)
- CounterPoint Films (Production Unit)
Subjects
- Yogananda, Paramahansa, 1893-1952
- Yogis--India--Biography
- Yoga--Study and teaching--History--20th century
- Meditation--Study and teaching--History--20th century
- Documentary films