Awake: The Life of Yogananda
Bringing Ancient teachings to the west
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.
By personalizing his own quest for enlightenment and sharing his struggles along the path, Yogananda made ancient teachings accessible to a modern audience. This documentary examines the world of yoga, old and new, East and West, and explores why millions today have turned their attention inwards in pursuit of Self—Realization.
Director
Paola di Florio
Producer
Paola di Florio, Lisa Leeman, and Peter Rader
Runtime
87 minutes
Rights Represented
Educational Rights, Digital Rights, International Rights
Captions Available
English
Language
English
Festival & Awards
WINNER – Audience Award – ILLUMINATE Film Festival
WINNER – Spirit in Cinema – MAUI Film Festival
Official Selection – SEATTLE Film Festival