The Dalai Lama: Scientist(2019)
The Dalai Lama: Scientist Synopsis
In "The Dalai Lama -- Scientist", the Dalai Lama tells the unknown story, in his own words, of his lifelong journey into the world of science and technology, and how the world has changed as a result. With extensive, rare, and never before seen footage, this film tells the very human story of the Dalai Lama that no one knows.
The Dalai Lama: Scientist (2019) is a documentary film directed by Dawn Gifford Engle, released on August 31, 2019 with a runtime of 1h 34m. It stars Laurel Harris, Susan Bauer-Wu, Aaron Beck and Michel Bitbol. Viewers rate it 6.0 out of 10 across 2 ratings.
- Director:
- Dawn Gifford Engle
- Writers:
- Dawn Gifford Engle
- Producers:
- Jacque Gellein, Rip Gellein, Bertha Gonzales
- Status:
- Released
The Dalai Lama: Scientist (2019) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for The Dalai Lama: Scientist before you stream it.
The Dalai Lama: Scientist Cast & Crew
Main cast
Laurel Harris
as Narrator
- Susan Bauer-Wu
Susan Bauer-Wu
as Herself
- Aaron Beck
Aaron Beck
as Himself
- Michel Bitbol
Michel Bitbol
as Himself
David Böhm
as Himself
- Steven Chu
Steven Chu
as Himself
- Amy Cohen Varela
Amy Cohen Varela
as Herself
- Richard Davidson
Richard Davidson
as Himself
- Francisco Varela
Francisco Varela
as Self
Key crew
Directed by Dawn Gifford Engle, written by Dawn Gifford Engle, produced by Jacque Gellein, Rip Gellein and Bertha Gonzales.
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The Dalai Lama: Scientist Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.0/10 from 2 ratings.
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The Dalai Lama: Scientist – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Dalai Lama: Scientist online?
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The Dalai Lama: Scientist (2019) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in The Dalai Lama: Scientist?
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The main cast of The Dalai Lama: Scientist (2019) includes Laurel Harris, Susan Bauer-Wu, Aaron Beck, Michel Bitbol and David Böhm. The film was directed by Dawn Gifford Engle. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Dalai Lama: Scientist released?
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The Dalai Lama: Scientist was released on August 31, 2019 and runs for 1h 34m.
Is The Dalai Lama: Scientist worth watching?
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The Dalai Lama: Scientist (2019) holds an average rating of 6.0 out of 10 from 2 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 The Dalai Lama: Scientist?
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Yes. The official The Dalai Lama: Scientist trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.