Hare Krishna! The Mantra, the Movement and the Swami Who Started It All

June. 16,2017      NR
Rating:
7.8
Trailer Synopsis Cast

"Hare Krishna!" is a documentary on the life of Srila Prabhupada, the 70-year-old Indian Swami who arrives in America without support or money and ignites a worldwide spiritual phenomenon, now known as the Hare Krishna Movement.

Mahatma Gandhi as  Self (archive footage)
George Harrison as  Self (archive footage)

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Reviews

GazerRise
2017/06/16

Fantastic!

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Dynamixor
2017/06/17

The performances transcend the film's tropes, grounding it in characters that feel more complete than this subgenre often produces.

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ThedevilChoose
2017/06/18

When a movie has you begging for it to end not even half way through it's pure crap. We've all seen this movie and this characters millions of times, nothing new in it. Don't waste your time.

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Philippa
2017/06/19

All of these films share one commonality, that being a kind of emotional center that humanizes a cast of monsters.

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ipmohan
2017/06/20

This is the most impressive and influential documentaries I have ever watched! It is powerful, emotional, and thought provoking. It brings to light the importance and the universal truth that every human being should try to figure out in his/her current life. Very much enjoyed watching the actual story behind Hare Krishnas. Swamiji was indeed trying to make this world a better place to live for all!

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mssinghmayank
2017/06/21

A must watch movie if you want to change for the best!An eye opener movie that reveals the inner journey of the soul.The founder Acharya of Iskcon Srila Prabhupada did a huge favor to the world by introducing us with Hare Krishna movement.One religion. One mantra. One god.Loved it. Thanks. Hare Krishna!

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shyamarupa
2017/06/22

In the turbulent and heady times of mid-sixties America, arrives a lone Holy man from India. Having suffered two major heart attacks during a grueling 35 day journey via a cargo ship, no money to his name, no institutional support, and no contacts, A.C Bhaktivedanta Swami came with a revolutionary message of finding inner peace through Bhakti, devotion to God through the chanting of the Hare Krishna Mantra, and simple living and high thinking. In this film, through his own words and those who knew him, students, well-wishers, academics, and even luminaries such as Allen Ginsberg and George Harrison, as well as archival footage and photographs, many taken by the directors themselves, the struggles and triumph of Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada is told. Weaving a narrative of a life dedicated to service to God and love and compassion for humanity. His is a compelling story, and the film makers did a remarkable job depicting it. This is an inspiring movie, and I feel that any and all would enjoy and benefit from seeing this.

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branoaas
2017/06/23

Very good film. You must see. No boring film. Inspiraing movie. For Everyone. I love this movie. Prabhupada is very rare man. And this film show everyone something very good. NOt only for saints. It is for everyone and for every religion, man or woman, for all people. I don't saw better movie like this. Prabhupada and Krishna :)

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