Kumaré
The true story of a false prophet
The true story of a false prophet
Documentary
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2012
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A documentary about a man who impersonates a wise Indian Guru and builds a following in Arizona. At the height of his popularity, the Guru Kumaré must reveal his true identity to his disciples and unveil his greatest teaching of all.
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Runtime:
86 min
Release date:
20 Jun 2012
Country:
US
Languages:
English
Budget:
$0
Revenue:
$0
Awards:
1 win & 2 nominations
Top Critics Reviews
fresh:
What started as a long, elaborate joke becomes a journey, both for Gandhi's students and for the filmmaker himself.
– Michael O'Sullivan,
Washington Post,
7 Sep 2012
rotten:
Your view of the film may hinge on whether you can accept the ethics of his fakery.
– David Lewis,
San Francisco Chronicle,
6 Sep 2012
rotten:
There's a Morgan Spurlock narcissism to "Kumare." It could just as well have been called "Super-Spiritualize Me."
– Mark Feeney,
Boston Globe,
6 Sep 2012
fresh:
As "Kumare" plays out, both Gandhi and the film become something else, something much more thoughtful and moving.
– Bill Goodykoontz,
Arizona Republic,
16 Aug 2012
rotten:
It's a fascinating social experiment, but not much of a movie.
– Ben Sachs,
Chicago Reader,
9 Aug 2012