Ram Dass Fierce Grace (2002)
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Reviews Counted:22
Fresh:18
Rotten:4
Average Rating:7/10
Theatrical Release:Feb 27, 2002 Limited
Synopsis: Documentary filmmaker Mickey Lemle (COMPASSION IN EXILE: THE STORY OF THE 14TH DALAI LAMA) opens his fascinating biopic of spiritual leader Ram Dass with two strikingly contrasted images--archival... [More]
Director: Mickey Lemle
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Reviews for Ram Dass Fierce Grace
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Inspirational biopic on Ram Dass. Full Review |
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For anyone who remembers the '60s or is interested in one man's response to stroke, Ram Dass: Fierce Grace is worth seeking out. Full Review |
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2/5 |
The film affords us intriguing glimpses of the insights gleaned from a lifetime of spiritual inquiry, but Ram Dass: Fierce Grace doesn't organize it with any particular insight. Full Review |
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Rarely, a movie is more than a movie. Go. Full Review |
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3/4 |
The film presents a brief but intriguing biography of its subject. Full Review |
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B- |
Aimed at a New Age audience, but its subject's sincerity and gentle, self-deprecating nature translate well to a general audience. Full Review |
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3/4 |
Whether or not Ram Dass proves as clear and reliable an authority on that as he was about inner consciousness, Fierce Grace reassures us that he will once again be an honest and loving one. Full Review |
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Moving and informative. Full Review |
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3.5/5 |
An ingratiating and comprehensive portrait of the widely admired spiritual leader. Full Review |
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It will probably prove interesting to Ram Dass fans, but to others it may feel like a parody of the mellow, peace-and-love side of the '60s counterculture.
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3/4 |
Parts of the film feel a bit too much like an infomercial for Ram Dass's latest book aimed at the boomer demographic. But mostly it's a work that, with humor, warmth, and intelligence, captures a life interestingly lived. Full Review |
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3.5/5 |
The heart of the film is a touching reflection on aging, suffering and the prospect of death. Full Review |
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A sober and affecting chronicle of the leveling effect of loss. Full Review |
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A generous, inspiring film that unfolds with grace and humor and gradually becomes a testament to faith. Full Review |
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A captivating new film. Full Review |
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A fascinating documentary about the long and eventful spiritual journey of the guru who helped launch the New Age. Full Review |
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