The Mindfulness Movement

Name: The Mindfulness Movement
Genre: Documentary
Released: April 10, 2020
Duration: 101 min
Rating: 43
Cast: Bill George, Dan Harris, Daniel Goleman, Deepak Chopra, Diana Winston

2020

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| Release Date (Streaming): April 10, 2020 | Not Rated

Starring: Bill George, Dan Harris, Daniel Goleman, Deepak Chopra, Diana Winston, George Mumford, Jewel Kilcher, Jon Kabat Zinn, Sharon Salzberg, Tim Ryan

Summary: The Mindfulness Movement examines the growing number of people throughout society who believe mindfulness - a peaceful quality of attention anyone can develop by simply focusing on the present moment in a non-judgmental way – is the key to creating a healthier, happier world. For them, mindfulness is the way for anyone to make more momentsThe Mindfulness Movement examines the growing number of people throughout society who believe mindfulness - a peaceful quality of attention anyone can develop by simply focusing on the present moment in a non-judgmental way – is the key to creating a healthier, happier world. For them, mindfulness is the way for anyone to make more moments matter in their lives and to help create a more compassionate, caring, and ethical society. This documentary is even an interactive experience since viewers will have two chances to close their eyes and practice during brief guided meditations led by well-known mindfulness teachers.… Expand

Director: Robert Beemer

Genre(s): Documentary

Rating: Not Rated

Runtime: 101 min

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Kimber Myers

Apr 9, 2020

There’s merit — and in fact, real present need — for what The Mindfulness Movement is trying to say, but the film often gets in its own way. Read full review

Lorry Kikta

Apr 13, 2020

Unfortunately, I have to admit that the tenor of the movie is almost unbearably cheesy and sometimes verges on infomercial territory. Read full review

Alissa Simon

Apr 13, 2020

An earnest, over-stuffed infomercial for the potential and benefits of practicing mindfulness. Read full review

RogerEbert.com Matt Fagerholm

Apr 10, 2020

I fully endorse the message blatantly expressed by Beemer’s picture, but as a work of cinema, it drove me nuts in how its style was antithetical to the principles its numerous subjects were championing. Read full review

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Mindyspj

Aug 6, 2020

A wonderful groundbreaking film that captures the essence and importance of the Mindfulness movement. A must watch!!