Crazy Wisdom: The Life and Times of Chögyam Trungpa Rinpoche(2011)
Crazy Wisdom: The Life and Times of Chögyam Trungpa Rinpoche Synopsis
CRAZY WISDOM explores the arrival of Tibetan Buddhism in America through the story of Chögyam Trungpa, who landed in the U.S. in 1970. Trungpa became renowned for translating ancient Buddhist concepts into language and ideas that Westerners could understand and shattered preconceived notions about how an enlightened teacher should behave. Initially rejected, his teachings are now recognized by western philosophers and spiritual leaders as authentic and profound.
Crazy Wisdom: The Life and Times of Chögyam Trungpa Rinpoche (2011) is a documentary film directed by Johanna Demetrakas, released on November 25, 2011 with a runtime of 1h 26m. It stars Chögyam Trungpa, Pema Chödrön, Ram Dass and Allen Ginsberg. Viewers rate it 5.5 out of 10 across 4 ratings.
- Director:
- Johanna Demetrakas
- Producers:
- Johanna Demetrakas, Lisa Leeman
- Cinematographer:
- Pablo Bryant
- Composer:
- Sean Callery
- Production:
- Buddhist Broadcasting Foundation
- Revenue:
- $86,202
- Status:
- Released
Crazy Wisdom: The Life and Times of Chögyam Trungpa Rinpoche (2011) Trailer
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Crazy Wisdom: The Life and Times of Chögyam Trungpa Rinpoche Cast & Crew
Main cast
Chögyam Trungpa
as Self (archive footage)
- Pema Chödrön
Pema Chödrön
as Self
Ram Dass
as Self
Allen Ginsberg
as Self (archive footage)
- Diana Mukpo
Diana Mukpo
as Self
- Gesar Mukpo
Gesar Mukpo
as Self
- Sakyong Mipham Rinpoche
Sakyong Mipham Rinpoche
as Self
- Robert Thurman
Robert Thurman
as Self
Key crew
Directed by Johanna Demetrakas, produced by Johanna Demetrakas and Lisa Leeman.
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Crazy Wisdom: The Life and Times of Chögyam Trungpa Rinpoche Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.5/10 from 4 ratings.
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Crazy Wisdom: The Life and Times of Chögyam Trungpa Rinpoche – Frequently Asked Questions
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The main cast of Crazy Wisdom: The Life and Times of Chögyam Trungpa Rinpoche (2011) includes Chögyam Trungpa, Pema Chödrön, Ram Dass, Allen Ginsberg and Diana Mukpo. The film was directed by Johanna Demetrakas. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Crazy Wisdom: The Life and Times of Chögyam Trungpa Rinpoche released?
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Crazy Wisdom: The Life and Times of Chögyam Trungpa Rinpoche was released on November 25, 2011 and runs for 1h 26m.
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Crazy Wisdom: The Life and Times of Chögyam Trungpa Rinpoche (2011) holds an average rating of 5.5 out of 10 from 4 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy documentary films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
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