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Kumaré

The true story of a false prophet

2012 · 1h 26m · NOT RATED Documentary
Directed by Vikram Gandhi

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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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59%
Tomatometer
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
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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