Awake: The Life of Yogananda(2014)
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Awake: The Life of Yogananda Synopsis
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.
Awake: The Life of Yogananda (2014) is a documentary film directed by Paola di Florio, released on October 10, 2014 with a runtime of 1h 27m. It stars Anupam Kher, Russell Simmons, George Harrison and Ravi Shankar. Viewers rate it 6.7 out of 10 across 26 ratings.
- Director:
- Paola di Florio
- Production:
- Counterpoint Films
- Status:
- Released
Awake: The Life of Yogananda (2014) Trailer
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Awake: The Life of Yogananda Cast & Crew
Main cast
Anupam Kher
as Narrator (voice)
Russell Simmons
as Self
George Harrison
as Self (archive footage)
Ravi Shankar
as Self
Krishna Das
as Self
- Hitendra Wadhwa
Hitendra Wadhwa
as Self
- Mas Vidal
Mas Vidal
as Self
- Li Miao Tseng
Li Miao Tseng
as Self
- Francis Clooney
Francis Clooney
as Self
- Varun Soni
Varun Soni
as Self
- Brother Vishwananda
Brother Vishwananda
as Self
Deepak Chopra
as Self
Key crew
Directed by Paola di Florio.
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Awake: The Life of Yogananda Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.7/10 from 26 ratings.
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Awake: The Life of Yogananda – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Awake: The Life of Yogananda online?
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Awake: The Life of Yogananda (2014) is available to stream on Gaia Amazon Channel, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Eventive. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Awake: The Life of Yogananda?
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The main cast of Awake: The Life of Yogananda (2014) includes Anupam Kher, Russell Simmons, George Harrison, Ravi Shankar and Krishna Das. The film was directed by Paola di Florio. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Awake: The Life of Yogananda released?
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Awake: The Life of Yogananda was released on October 10, 2014 and runs for 1h 27m.
Is Awake: The Life of Yogananda worth watching?
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Awake: The Life of Yogananda (2014) holds an average rating of 6.7 out of 10 from 26 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy documentary films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Awake: The Life of Yogananda?
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