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Awake: The Life of Yogananda
54
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Metacritic.com
70
The New York Times
Anita Gates
The New York Times
Anita Gates
The film’s storytelling is straightforward, almost standard-issue, but the story itself is compelling, as is the testimony of devotees.
63
Washington Post
Stephanie Merry
Washington Post
Stephanie Merry
[A] dreamy, entrancing and occasionally overstuffed documentary.
50
San Francisco Chronicle
San Francisco Chronicle
This is a film that works both for followers and for those interested in knowing what yoga is truly about. Hint: It’s not about six-pack abs.
50
Boston Globe
Peter Keough
Boston Globe
Peter Keough
Those looking for further enlightenment might want to pass on the feel-good cinematic hagiography known as Awake: The Life of Yogananda.
40
Arizona Republic
Kerry Lengel
Arizona Republic
Kerry Lengel
Unfortunately, while the swami taught his disciples to explore the depths of their very souls, the film barely scratches the surface of his life and teachings.
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