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Ram Dass Fierce Grace
Film Forum
MPAA RATING: Not Rated
A documentary portrait of Ram Dass, the highly influential author of the Seventies classic "Be Here Now," a book that changed the lives of millions and set a whole generation on a quest for expanded consciousness and meaningful spirituality. (Lemle Pictures)
| GENRE(S): |
Documentary
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| DIRECTED BY: |
Mickey Lemle
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| RELEASE DATE: |
DVD: April 8, 2003
Video: April 8, 2003
Theatrical: February 27, 2002
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| RUNNING TIME: |
93 minutes, Color |
| ORIGIN: |
USA |

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90
The Onion (A.V. Club)
Noel Murray
Perhaps unintentionally, Lemle's intercutting between the younger and older Dass makes connections that are provocative and deeply moving.

75
New York Post
V.A. Musetto
The most touching part of Lemle's film concerns the 69-year-old Ram Dass today, as he struggles through physical therapy to regain control of his body while continuing to preach to his devoted followers, both young and old.

75
San Francisco Chronicle
Edward Guthmann
A generous, inspiring film that unfolds with grace and humor and gradually becomes a testament to faith.

70
LA Weekly
Chuck Wilson
Moving and informative film, in which the soft-spoken man recounts his unorthodox journey from Harvard psychology professor to beloved guru.

70
TV Guide
Ken Fox
The way Ram Dass applies the precepts of his life to an understanding of aging and death -- and how he's able to help those whose lives have been changed by the death of others -- is inspiring, and its power transcends the film's technical limitations.

70
Los Angeles Times
Kevin Thomas
An ingratiating and comprehensive portrait of the widely admired spiritual leader, author and lecturer.

70
Village Voice
Mark Holcomb
It's an unnervingly naked display.

67
Seattle Post-Intelligencer
William Arnold
Aimed at a New Age audience, but its subject's sincerity and gentle, self-deprecating nature translate well to a general audience.

60
The New York Times
A.O. Scott
Mr. Lemle begins and ends the movie by dealing with Ram Dass's loss of power, -- both physical and neurological. "Fierce Grace" has a sharpness when it concentrates there.

50
New York Daily News
Jami Bernard
What the film does not show is why empathy, kindness, a willingness to change priorities and a gift with words (even when they're slow in coming) translate to anything more spiritual than being the kind of person other people like to be around.
50
Christian Science Monitor
David Sterritt
Frequently sentimental portrait.

50
New Times (L.A.)
Andy Klein
As in his earlier Dalai Lama film, Lemle seems too in awe of his subject. There is an air of hero-worship that allows not a negative moment or any questioning of even the most trivial inaccuracies.
40
Austin Chronicle
Marjorie Baumgarten
The movie probably offers little but cursory understanding to novices in the Ram Dass spiritual journey, but to those familiar with the work of this teacher will likely find the movie like a tune-up visit with an old traveling companion.

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