Free The Mind (2013)
Average Rating: 6.7/10
Reviews Counted: 9
Fresh: 6 | Rotten: 3
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Average Rating: 6.4/10
Critic Reviews: 6
Fresh: 3 | Rotten: 3
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Convinced by the Dalai Lama to apply the same methods used to study anxiety and depression to research kindness and compassion, renowned neurologist Richard Davidson examines the nature of consciousness as manifested in our physical body, and the possibility of using mental practices to change the physical structure of the brain. The results Davidson finds through the course of his studies offer new hope for soldiers suffering from Post Traumatic Stress Disorder and youngsters with Attention
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All Critics (9) | Top Critics (6) | Fresh (6) | Rotten (3)
If you focus on its fascinating subject matter and the dramatic revelations presented here with irrefutable impact, "Free the Mind" qualifies as a pioneering inquiry at the outermost boundaries of neuroscience.
Top CriticDanish director Phie Ambo's documentary only scratches the surface of a complex subject.
By the end of this documentary, you'll feel like a kid again, filled with wonder and questions about humanity and yourself.
"There's something healing about simply watching "Free the Mind" ...
Larger ideas of a mind-body connection, and mentions of brain research, are not treated in an inspiring or deeply informative way.
Devotees may enjoy seeing their practice in (proverbial) action, but the veterans' therapy is too short and qualitatively evaluated to convince skeptics or would-be recruits.
This is overall a compassionate and curious film about the real-world implications of some fascinating research happening right in our backyard, helping our own neighbors.
Phie Ambo deftly captures her subjects' sense of paranoia and helplessness without encroaching on their brave candor.
An enlightening documentary about using mindfulness, breathing techniques, and yoga to reprogram the brain and ease the mind.
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