Becoming Nobody
Ram Dass’ teachings and life.
Becoming Nobody(2019) truly represents the core arc of Ram Dass’ teachings and life. His ability to entertain and his sense of humor are abundantly evident in a conversation that brings us around to address the vast question of ultimate freedom. Becoming Nobody is the quintessential portal to Ram Dass’ life and teachings.
Ram Dass has led a multifaceted life. Whether as Richard Alpert, the eminent Harvard psychologist, or as Ram Dass, who serves as a bridge between Eastern and Western philosophies, he has defined a generation of inner explorers and seekers of truth and wisdom. Through his turns as scion of an eminent Jewish family from Boston, rock star Harvard psychologist, counter-culture rascally adventurer, Eastern holy man, stroke survivor and compassionate caregiver, Ram Dass has worn many hats on his journey, the narrative of which is revealed in this film.
In Becoming Nobody, historic clips balance an engaging conversation with director Jamie Catto. We come to understand how our old roles and disguises become increasingly burdensome. The film captures a loving man full of joy, wit, honesty and wisdom, at ease in conversation while sharing his considerable pains and pleasures. The life experiences that have freed him from the attachments of his ‘Somebodyness’ have transformed him into the radiant soul who now inspires a new generation.
Director
Jamie Catto
Producer
Zachary Bennett, Jamie Catto, Raghu Markus, Eric Mofford, and Karen Nourse
Runtime
81 minutes
Rights Represented
Educational Rights, Digital Rights, International Rights,
Captions Available
English
Language
English
Press
“Here’s a chance for you to learn more about Ram Dass’ path, and how it might affect yours.”
- Jeff Bridges
“Like Ram Dass himself, ‘Becoming Nobody’ is thought provoking, heart opening, fresh, wise and funny. Ram Dass changed my life and this film is a great exploration of his life and work.”
- Pete Holmes, Comedian/Podcaster and star of HBO series ‘Crashing’
“This is an exquisitely beautiful movie, both profound and funny, as befits a movie about Ram Dass. It is evocative not only of his remarkable life, but of a timeless path that invites us to learn to tell the truth, love unconditionally, and be free.”
- Sharon Salzberg, Author and teacher of Buddhist Meditation Practices in the West
“This film is an incredible historical document that chronicles the period of Ram Dass’ life before his stroke and presents the core of his teaching during that time. These are the very teachings that will carry Ram Dass across the ocean of suffering brought on by his stroke and the seeds that have come to fruition in his life today.”
- Krishna Das, Grammy-nominated Kirtan artist & teacher
Festival & Awards
Official Selection – SEDONA International Film Festival