Awake: The Life of Yogananda
“Reveal your Self”
Synopsis
An unconventional biography by Oscar nominee Paola di Florio and Sundance winner Lisa Leeman about Hindu mystic Paramahansa Yogananda who brought yoga and meditation to the West in 1920 and authored the spiritual classic "Autobiography of a Yogi," which became the go-to book for seekers from George Harrison to Steve Jobs.
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Anupam Kher
Narrator (voice)
Russell Simmons
Self
George Harrison
Self (archive footage)
Ravi Shankar
Self
Krishna Das
Self
Hitendra Wadhwa
Self
Mas Vidal
Self
Li Miao Tseng
Self
Francis Clooney
Self
Varun Soni
Self
Brother Vishwananda
Self
Deepak Chopra
Self
Anand Mehrotra
Self
Sandy Gray
Self
Sri Daya Mata
Self
Brahmachari Martin
Self
Philip Goldberg
Self
Maisha Moses
Self
Release History & Theatrical Window
October 10, 2014
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Paola di Florio, Lisa Leeman
- Original Title
- Awake: The Life of Yogananda
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 27m
- Production Studios
- Counterpoint Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Paola di Florio, Lisa Leeman
Department Leadership Roster
Paola di Florio
Director
Lisa Leeman
Director
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What is Awake: The Life of Yogananda about?
An unconventional biography by Oscar nominee Paola di Florio and Sundance winner Lisa Leeman about Hindu mystic Paramahansa Yogananda who brought yoga and meditation to the West in 1920 and authored the spiritual classic "Autobiography of a Yogi," which became the go-to book for seekers from George Harrison to Steve Jobs.
Who directed Awake: The Life of Yogananda?
Awake: The Life of Yogananda was directed by Paola di Florio, Lisa Leeman.
Who stars in Awake: The Life of Yogananda?
The principal cast of Awake: The Life of Yogananda includes Anupam Kher, Russell Simmons, George Harrison, Ravi Shankar, Krishna Das.
When was Awake: The Life of Yogananda released and how long is it?
Awake: The Life of Yogananda was released in 2014 with a total runtime of 1h 27m.