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
Kumaré
The true story of a false prophet
2012 · 1h 26m · NOT RATED
Documentary
Directed by
Vikram Gandhi
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Kumaré
Overview
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.
Director and cast
Critics on Rotten Tomatoes
Top critics, in their words
59%
Tomatometer
Rotten
Your view of the film may hinge on whether you can accept the ethics of his fakery.
David Lewis, San Francisco Chronicle
Rotten
There's a Morgan Spurlock narcissism to "Kumare." It could just as well have been called "Super-Spiritualize Me."
Mark Feeney, Boston Globe
Fresh
As "Kumare" plays out, both Gandhi and the film become something else, something much more thoughtful and moving.
Bill Goodykoontz, Arizona Republic
Rotten
It's a fascinating social experiment, but not much of a movie.
Ben Sachs, Chicago Reader
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