Awake: The Life of Yogananda

| Release Date: October 10, 2014

7.8	USER SCORE Generally favorable reviews based on 6 Ratings

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DvteMar 10, 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. The voice over in an artificial Indian accent was embarrassing & irritating & the portrayals of greatI 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. The voice over in an artificial Indian accent was embarrassing & irritating & the portrayals of great yogis by actors fell flat & some of the scenes gave a clear misinterpretation of certain events in the life of the Master. The makers of this film seemed to lack insight into the real meaning of the life of this great soul & have missed a golden opportunity. The film feels rushed & incomplete & I suspect was pushed through to preempt other portrayals which were pending. Other long time devotees of this path have expressed the same reaction. Having said that the wonderful footage of the actual Yogis & other real characters involved certainly makes the film worth seeing.… Expand

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