Review of Awake: The Life of Yogananda (2014) by M C — 23 Nov 2015

Too bad it's cut like an 80s inspirational tv doc with all the sappy dramatizations you can possibly imagine.

This review of Awake: The Life of Yogananda (2014) was written by M C on 23 Nov 2015.

Awake: The Life of Yogananda has generally received positive reviews.

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By Bob W (910) on 15 Feb 2016

I didn't buy him and I didn't but this film…

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By Christa R (15) on 06 Dec 2014

Watching this movie brought me into the light and consciousness of Yogananda. It was a beautiful and uplifting experience…

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By Liv B (2) on 12 Dec 2014

The special effects were really cool and I definitely didnt go into this film expecting that…

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By Patricia E (28) on 12 Nov 2014

Fascinating inspiring account of history of thought between 1920s and today…

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By Dvte (1) on 10 Mar 2016

I have been a devotee of Yogananda for most of my life & looked forward to the release of this film. It was disappointing to say the least…

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By Chris E (739) on 21 Nov 2014

Outstanding…

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By Hkdelhi (1) on 12 Nov 2015

Amazing, best movie/ documentary I have seen, Thanks God I have read Autobiography of a Yogi beforehand, the little boy with spot in between…

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By Peter Keough (994) for Boston Globe (6,852) on 07 Nov 2014

Those looking for further enlightenment might want to pass on the feel-good cinematic hagiography known as Awake: The Life of Yogananda…

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By Ralphcurt (1) on 11 Dec 2014

I really liked this movie. It is more of a documentary than a movie but I liked that - more fact than fiction is good in a movie like this…

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By Lucia G (6) on 06 Dec 2014

A beautiful and affectionately told story of the life of Paramahnsa Yogananda…

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