The Buddha
“The Story of Buddha”
Synopsis
This documentary for PBS by award-winning filmmaker David Grubin and narrated by Richard Gere, tells the story of the Buddha’s life, a journey especially relevant to our own bewildering times of violent change and spiritual confusion. It features the work of some of the world’s greatest artists and sculptors, who across two millennia, have depicted the Buddha’s life in art rich in beauty and complexity. Hear insights into the ancient narrative by contemporary Buddhists, including Pulitzer Prize winning poet W.S. Merwin and His Holiness the Dalai Lama. Join the conversation and learn more about meditation, the history of Buddhism, and how to incorporate the Buddha’s teachings on compassion and mindfulness into daily life.
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The Buddha Documentary Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2011-08-12
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Release History & Theatrical Window
April 17, 2010
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- David Grubin
- Screenplay & Story
- David Grubin
- Original Title
- The Buddha
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- Italian, English
- Runtime
- 2h 0m
- Production Studios
- David Grubin Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
David Grubin
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Writer
David Grubin
Director
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What is The Buddha about?
This documentary for PBS by award-winning filmmaker David Grubin and narrated by Richard Gere, tells the story of the Buddha’s life, a journey especially relevant to our own bewildering times of violent change and spiritual confusion. It features the work of some of the world’s greatest artists and sculptors, who across two millennia, have depicted the Buddha’s life in art rich in beauty and complexity. Hear insights into the ancient narrative by contemporary Buddhists, including Pulitzer Prize winning poet W.S. Merwin and His Holiness the Dalai Lama. Join the conversation and learn more about meditation, the history of Buddhism, and how to incorporate the Buddha’s teachings on compassion and mindfulness into daily life.
Who directed The Buddha?
The Buddha was directed by David Grubin.
Who stars in The Buddha?
The principal cast of The Buddha includes Richard Gere, Blair Brown, Tenzin Gyatso, Mark Epstein, William Stanley Merwin.
When was The Buddha released and how long is it?
The Buddha was released in 2010 with a total runtime of 2h 0m.