Awake: The Life of Yogananda

A film by Paola di Florio

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.

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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

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Festival & Awards

WINNER – Audience Award – ILLUMINATE Film Festival
WINNER – Spirit in Cinema – MAUI Film Festival
Official Selection – SEATTLE Film Festival

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