In Search of God
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  • Summary: Rupam Sarmah’s documentary In Search of God recounts the adventure of an American girl, Kavita, who embarks on a spiritual journey back to her ancestral homeland. After a life of unfulfilling materialism and superficiality, her heart calls her to seek out a greater truth. Upon a friend’s sug suggestion, she travels to Majuli Island, a large but remote river island in India. There she discovers a magical wonderland where culture is deeply embedded with performing arts, through centuries of tradition in music, dance, and simple spiritual lives. Along her journey, Kavita encounters a variety of fascinating holy people. A young monk named Ram guides her through an array of temples, tribal villages, and memorable dance and musical performances. Immersed into the stirring culture and religion, she gradually finds that her heart is awakening to something remarkably profound. (RJ Productions International)… Collapse

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  2. Mixed: 2 out of 4
  3. Negative: 2 out of 4
  1. The New York Times
    Reviewed by: Rachel Saltz
    Sep 22, 2011
    50
    Mr. Sarmah's film is well intentioned, but it comes off as a kind of Cliffs Notes to enlightenment.
  2. Variety
    Reviewed by: Ronnie Scheib
    Sep 22, 2011
    40
    Poorly conceived 60-minute picture might have fared better as a more straightforward documentary.
  3. Village Voice
    Reviewed by: Nick Schager
    Sep 20, 2011
    30
    Purportedly about a quest for spiritual enlightenment and the question of what binds global religions, In Search of God is instead defined by simplistic philosophizing and rampant narcissism.

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