Kumare

Yoga Film Series ~ Kumare

Wednesday, March 12, 2014 - 6:30pm to 8:00pm
  • Library Hall

A new film by Vikram Ghandi

Winner of the Audience Award for Best Documentary at SXSW

A provocative social experiment-turned-documentary, Kumare follows American filmmaker Vikram Gandhi as he transforms himself into a wise Indian guru, hoping to prove the absurdity of blind faith. Instead, he finds himself forging profound connections with people from all walks of life – and wondering if and when to reveal his true self. Will his followers accept his final teaching? Can this illusion reveal a greater spiritual truth? Kumare is an insightful look at faith and belief as the filmmaker impersonates a fake guru and builds a following of real people.

"An elaborate prank gives way to genuine connection"– Los Angeles Times

"Part Borat-style prankumentary and part thoughtful exploration of gurus and religion." – Realscreen

Run time: 84 min.