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I Am Maris: Portrait of a Young Yogi

“You are only as sick as the secrets that you keep.”

Synopsis

At 17, Maris Degener is a yoga teacher, a writer, and a survivor. After suffering from anxiety, depression and life-threatening anorexia nervosa, Maris finds her own path to healing and self-acceptance. Through fearlessly authentic testimony, personal artwork and poetry, and a devoted yoga practice, she travels from despair to inspiration.

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I AM MARIS: Portrait of a Young Yogi (Trailer)

Type: Trailer • Published 2017-11-02

Release History & Theatrical Window

Theatrical Premiere

October 13, 2018

Wide Cinema Exhibition

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
Laura Vanzee Taylor
Screenplay & Story
Laura Vanzee Taylor
Original Title
I Am Maris: Portrait of a Young Yogi
Country of Origin
United States of America
Spoken Languages
English
Runtime
52m

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Laura Vanzee Taylor

Screenplay & Story

Laura Vanzee Taylor

Film Editing

Laura Vanzee Taylor

Producers

Ariana Garfinkel, Annie Roney, Sue Turley, Cristine Platt Dewey, Laura Vanzee Taylor

Department Leadership Roster

Ariana Garfinkel

Producer

Laura Vanzee Taylor

Writer

Laura Vanzee Taylor

Director

Laura Vanzee Taylor

Producer

Laura Vanzee Taylor

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What is I Am Maris: Portrait of a Young Yogi about?

At 17, Maris Degener is a yoga teacher, a writer, and a survivor. After suffering from anxiety, depression and life-threatening anorexia nervosa, Maris finds her own path to healing and self-acceptance. Through fearlessly authentic testimony, personal artwork and poetry, and a devoted yoga practice, she travels from despair to inspiration.

Who directed I Am Maris: Portrait of a Young Yogi?

I Am Maris: Portrait of a Young Yogi was directed by Laura Vanzee Taylor.

Who stars in I Am Maris: Portrait of a Young Yogi?

The principal cast of I Am Maris: Portrait of a Young Yogi includes Maris Degener.

When was I Am Maris: Portrait of a Young Yogi released and how long is it?

I Am Maris: Portrait of a Young Yogi was released in 2018 with a total runtime of 52m.