Living from the Heart: Universalist Sufism In America
Synopsis
Living from the Heart: Universalist Sufism in America, directed by Chuck Davis and Netanel Miles-Yépez, offers an introduction to the mystical path of Sufism as expressed in the universalist Sufi teachings of Hazrat Inayat Khan by contemporary Sufi teachers in America. The film contextualizes Sufism as a spiritual path of the heart, addressing the distinction between Islamic Sufism and Universalist Sufism, and introduces viewers to Sufi teachings on Love, Beauty, Music, God, and the Sufi practices of Zikr (remembrance) and Pilgrimage.
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →Netanel Miles-Yépez
Self - Pir of the Inayati-Maimuni Order
Shabda Kahn
Self - Pir of the Sufi Ruhaniat Order
Satya Inayat Khan
Self - Inayati Order
Jennifer Alia Wittman
Self - Executive Director of the Inayati Order
Zia Inayat-Khan
Self - Pir of the Inayati Order
Amir Peter O'Loughlin
Self
Sukhawat Ali Khan
Self - Sufi Qawwali Musician
Aziz Isaiah Abbatiello
Self - Traditional Mevlevi Whirler
Taj Inayat
Self - Senior Teacher, Inayati Order
Deepa Gulrukh Patel
Self - Teacher, Inayati Order
Release History & Theatrical Window
September 3, 2018
VOD & Digital Platforms
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Netanel Miles-Yépez, Chuck Davis
- Original Score
- Sukhawat Ali Khan
- Original Title
- Living from the Heart: Universalist Sufism In America
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 40m
- Production Studios
- Throughline Productions, Albion-Andalus Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Netanel Miles-Yépez, Chuck Davis
Sukhawat Ali Khan
Netanel Miles-Yépez, Chuck Davis
Department Leadership Roster
Netanel Miles-Yépez
Director
Chuck Davis
Director
Netanel Miles-Yépez
Editor
Chuck Davis
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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What is Living from the Heart: Universalist Sufism In America about?
Living from the Heart: Universalist Sufism in America, directed by Chuck Davis and Netanel Miles-Yépez, offers an introduction to the mystical path of Sufism as expressed in the universalist Sufi teachings of Hazrat Inayat Khan by contemporary Sufi teachers in America. The film contextualizes Sufism as a spiritual path of the heart, addressing the distinction between Islamic Sufism and Universalist Sufism, and introduces viewers to Sufi teachings on Love, Beauty, Music, God, and the Sufi practices of Zikr (remembrance) and Pilgrimage.
Who directed Living from the Heart: Universalist Sufism In America?
Living from the Heart: Universalist Sufism In America was directed by Netanel Miles-Yépez, Chuck Davis.
Who stars in Living from the Heart: Universalist Sufism In America?
The principal cast of Living from the Heart: Universalist Sufism In America includes Netanel Miles-Yépez, Shabda Kahn, Satya Inayat Khan, Jennifer Alia Wittman, Zia Inayat-Khan.
When was Living from the Heart: Universalist Sufism In America released and how long is it?
Living from the Heart: Universalist Sufism In America was released in 2018 with a total runtime of 40m.
Who composed the musical score for Living from the Heart: Universalist Sufism In America?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Living from the Heart: Universalist Sufism In America was composed by Sukhawat Ali Khan.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Living from the Heart: Universalist Sufism In America?
Living from the Heart: Universalist Sufism In America holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).