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On Meditation

On Meditation is a TV movie starring Giancarlo Esposito, David Lynch, and Russell Simmons. ON MEDITATION explores the deeply personal practice of meditation through an exploration of extraordinary people and their practices...

Running Time
1 hours 5 minutes
Quality
480p, 720p, 1080p, 2K, 4K
Genres
Documentary, Biography, History, Mystery
Director
Rebecca Dreyfus
Actors
Russell Simmons, David Lynch, Giancarlo Esposito, Peter Matthiessen
Country
USA
Year
2016
Audio Languages
日本語, اللغة_العربية, English, Deutsch, Français, Italiano, Español, Svenska, Gaeilge, Nederlands
Subtitles
Japanese, اللغة_العربية, Čeština, Tiếng Việt, Português, 한국어, Australia, Filipino, हिन्दी

ON MEDITATION explores the deeply personal practice of meditation through an exploration of extraordinary people and their practices including David Lynch, Giancarlo Esposito, Russell Simmons, Congressman Tim Ryan, Peter Matthiessen, Mark Epstein and others.

Comments about documentary «On Meditation» (61)

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Russell Herrera

This is a terrific film. I was a little disappointed with the closing narration, but it didn't really matter, because the film was so moving. It's an excellent film for anyone who has ever felt that he or she has lost someone or something important to them. You feel as if you have been there. It's not a biographical film, so don't expect to see any real-life interviewees. But it's a great film about a time and place that will be very familiar to anyone who has ever had a family member die. I'm glad I saw it. This is a must-see film. I hope that people will go see it and they will leave the theater feeling touched.

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Diane Harrison

You must see this movie. It's a must see. The film itself is compelling, though you won't have a chance to see it until after the election. The documentaries will only be understood if you've seen the movie. This is one of those rare documentaries that will help you understand your country. I'm sure you'll want to see it before the election.

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Rebecca R.

Truly amazing documentary about the importance of meditation for mental health and it's effect on the environment. I will not say too much about it, so I will just say that I saw this documentary at a screening in Austin, Texas, and was blown away. It is absolutely one of the most meaningful documentaries I have ever seen. It does not glorify meditation. It does not tell people that meditation is better than all the rest. It just shows people what they are missing out on. If you are tired of "God is dead" or "he didn't exist" bumper stickers, this is the documentary for you.

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Nicole O.

This is a really good documentary. It is all about the drug use and their effects. It is a lot of fun to watch. I would not recommend it to anyone that is squeamish or has a weak stomach. I have seen some people with very painful stomach ulcers. The movie is not like the usual "drug user" movie that they make. It shows how much people are affected by drugs, and the impact it has on their lives. If you like documentaries, then this is a must see. It will give you a better understanding of what drugs are really like. I give this movie a 8 out of 10.

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Lisa G.

This documentary was extremely well made. I have watched a lot of documentaries and this was the best documentary that I have ever seen. I was shocked to see how the music industry and the musicians affected a lot of people's lives. I was shocked to see how so many musicians were killed in the music industry. The music industry was really a dying industry and the musicians were really dying from it. I felt that this documentary would help other people learn from the mistakes of the musicians. It really made me think about what I was going to do and what I would do if I had the opportunity to be a musician. I would never give up and I would never give in to anyone. I think that this documentary is very realistic and very powerful. I feel that everyone should watch this documentary. It is extremely well made and the music industry is the most important thing in the world to me. I am very impressed with the documentary and the fact that it was well made and that the musicians who were affected by it had the power to change the music industry and their lives. I recommend this documentary to anyone who is interested in music and music industry.

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Russell Davidson

This is a truly inspiring film. It is so easy to forget how important it is to help people when they are in trouble. It's a must see. But don't let the rating fool you. This film is so inspiring, it will keep you thinking long after the film is over. You will learn so much about your own life. I can't recommend this film highly enough. The amazing and truly inspirational story of Jimmy, and the miracle that is meditation is just amazing. It's truly an inspiring film. I was really impressed with the movie. I feel like I have a new friend. I want to thank the entire cast and crew for this truly inspirational film.

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Alan

Meditation is a very powerful and original film. The film itself is very deep and insightful, the narration is well thought out and the acting is very well done. The film also has a very interesting and poetic ending. It is also the first movie to really show the human brain as a computer and its possible for it to be used for the same purposes as a computer. Meditation has some amazing images and messages to be shared with us all. This movie is also very informative on how meditation can be used in our lives, how it can be used to help us through many of life's struggles, how it can be used to bring about a greater change in our lives and how it can help us all be happy and help us to have more compassion for each other. Meditation is definitely a must see and I highly recommend it to anyone who has a love for meditation and science. Thank you for reading my review, I hope you enjoy this movie and I hope it inspires you to learn more about meditation. Thank you.

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Bryan Watkins

This is the movie I watched on the whole. There are a lot of movies about psychotherapy, but this one is the most interesting one. The actors are great, and the director is doing a great job. I hope you'll watch this movie.

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Jack Nguyen

I am a student of quantum physics, and I have to say that this movie is a great piece of art. It is a visual tour of the scientific principles of quantum physics, and it will make you feel like you're right there with them. The movie takes a very artistic approach to describing the basic concepts of quantum mechanics. It does not have a "science" or "logic" behind it, but it is very close to the science of quantum mechanics. It is a very thought provoking and original film. The director of the movie, Greg Keeling, is one of the most brilliant scientists around. The film is well-produced, the acting is great, and it is also very entertaining. If you are a student of quantum physics, I would recommend you to watch it. It is one of the most interesting and thought provoking movies I have seen in a long time. I recommend you to watch it.

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Phillip

I am interested in watching it, just to hear a speech with her husband and daughter's heart. This is the first time I saw a movie with the words "Meditation" in it, and I was amazed to see how important is it to meditate. The whole film is shown in the morning, the night, and the morning again. It's a treat to watch a documentary that tells about something not found in books or TV. The way this woman was able to give a talk with her husband, you can't get any better than that. I would like to recommend this movie to everyone. It's worth every minute of your time.

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Judy Hansen

I'm not going to waste much time on this movie because it's not going to be good but it is very informative. If you don't know who M.A.S.H. is, you might not understand it. It's a combination of his stories that he had to tell and also many of the true events that he saw. The movie is very interesting and you can see how much research went into the filming of this. I recommend it highly because it will help you understand a lot more about the war in Iraq.

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Benjamin

I thought this movie was great. I did not realize how much it influenced me. I am a college student who had a few random thoughts about people and other people. I have had many people tell me that this movie is the best movie they have ever seen. I have tried to take a few things away from this movie and put them in my own perspective. I was able to create my own story. This movie did not come to me, it was forced upon me. This is the first movie I have ever seen that caused me to feel so strongly about something. I was able to understand more about myself and have more fun. This movie is also an example of how you can have a positive influence on someone. It is a great film and I recommend it to anyone who is interested in meditation. I will continue to watch this movie, it will help me to understand myself better.

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Arthur Cunningham

I was born in the late 70's so have vivid memories of the time. As a child, my father let me watch a TV program called "I'll Be Home for Christmas" on Christmas Eve. He had a lengthy discussion with the man, who'd seen the program several times and knew how it was put together. The man said that the program was an accurate portrayal of the era. After his death in 2001, my mother (who was in her 40's when I was born) convinced me to watch "Meditation". It was a real eye-opener, and the most sobering thing I'd ever seen. After watching "Meditation" for the first time, I sat down and began to reflect on life. I couldn't sleep for a month. My husband had been so much more productive as a child that I didn't realize the loss until I went to the doctor and found out that he was a military veteran. (I'm not sure if he served overseas.) As a child, he showed me how the war years were so different from the "normal" childhood. I couldn't understand why my father felt so much anger towards the war. I also couldn't understand why my mother seemed to have such a difficulty with women. I was amazed when I discovered that my father was divorced. The television program "I'll Be Home for Christmas" was a great source of inspiration for my son as he grew into his 30's. I want to see "Meditation" again.

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Ruth Carroll

I believe the filmmakers have done a superb job of portraying a good old fashioned investigation. I have seen a number of these type of documentaries and this is probably the best I have seen. I have also seen many other documentaries about the investigation of the murders and murders of other serial killers, and they all fall short of the mark. I did not find it necessary to watch all of the documentaries that have been made on the subject of serial killers, but I did like to see some of the others that have been made. My opinion is that the documentaries shown in this movie were excellent. I liked the way the documentary makers portrayed the people who were involved in the investigation. I also enjoyed the way the filmmakers portrayed the investigators and the investigators' families. I thought that they were realistic in portraying their families. I think that it was interesting to see how the investigators and the investigators' families were portrayed. In my opinion, this documentary was a good job. I do not know whether the filmmakers were correct in their depiction of the investigators and their families, but I do know that this movie was an excellent job. I enjoyed it.

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Anna Grant

I have been a believer in meditation for a long time, and have been fascinated by the wonders of the mind and the connection to the world. This movie was very informative. This movie shows how meditation and a more holistic approach can help a person in a more meaningful way. It also shows the obstacles and limitations of the Western mind and how meditation can be used to overcome these obstacles. I also felt it was extremely interesting to hear the stories of people who have been meditating and what they had experienced, which was both inspiring and motivating. I would recommend this movie to anyone who is interested in learning about meditation or who is simply curious. The only drawback to this movie is that it does not offer enough information about the subject matter to make it more effective. However, I believe this is a very worthwhile documentary and anyone who is interested in meditation should definitely watch it.

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Laura

David Fincher's "Fincher" movie has an interesting premise. If you've ever experienced extreme stress, this movie will be a little bit more emotional than your average normal movie. I love the fact that the movie is about stress and people's reactions to it. There are not really any special effects. It is a very intense and disturbing movie. I was very interested in the subjects of the movie. I think that the movie should be watched by everyone. I think that there is a lot of stuff that you could learn from it. It is a very scary movie. I was really surprised when I watched the movie. I'm a big fan of David Fincher and I was really disappointed when I watched this movie. I think that it's a little bit too short and that it is not as deep as some of his other movies. It's not really a deep movie. I think that it is a little bit too short and it is not as dark as some of his other movies. I think that David Fincher is a good director and I think that this movie is a good movie. The movie is very interesting, I can't say that it's a good movie but it's a good movie. I think that the movie is good.

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Sean Spencer

This movie is great. It's about the emotional toll of our constant reliance on technology, and the ways we are taking it for granted. A brilliant film, one that will not be forgotten.

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Edward H.

This film is truly powerful and not for the faint of heart. It explores the dark side of the human mind. It shows the truth about the abuse and the true victims of the current system. The film is also very important because it makes you think about how our government deals with the people, and the system is just a big lie. I highly recommend this film to anyone who has ever suffered from abuse or is a victim.

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John C.

The best documentary about the brain has not yet been made. This documentary has its best scenes at the beginning and the end. I wish I could have been there, but as I was, I felt like I was just watching a film. At the end of the film, I was in awe of how powerful the images were. This is a must see for anyone who cares about their brain.

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Alexander O.

I was very excited to see this film as it was getting rave reviews from all the critics. I found it rather depressing. I thought that some of the footage was well made. The way that the documentary was presented was different from the book, though. The book was quite graphic. This film was more vague and boring. I felt like the film was more depressing. In the book it seemed to be a lot more fun, more engaging and exciting. When I saw the documentary it was just too much boring. I didn't like the editing in the film. They had a rather hurried way of showing the documentary in the book. And the editing seemed to be the wrong way of showing it. I felt that the documentary could have been a lot more entertaining, more exciting, and more entertaining if it was more laid back and had a lot more focus on the details in the book. I didn't like how it was very clear in the documentary that there was a lot more research that went into the book and the film. In the book the book was more like a treatise. The book is about mental health and the research on mental health. The documentary seemed to just be about the main character. I thought that the documentary could have been a lot more fun and interesting if it was more interesting to the viewers. The documentary was pretty good, but I wish that the documentary was more interesting. I would have liked to have heard more of the research that went into the book.

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Richard Torres

The documentaries on this site are awesome. The "What's the Matter with Kansas" documentary is excellent, but it is so much more than that. The interviews are just as informative, and the humor is just as brilliant. This is a must see for any true Bluegrass fan. I am happy to have discovered it on DVD. See it.

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Hannah

The documentary "Going Clear: Scientology & The Prison Of Belief" is a very entertaining and educational documentary. The film was very well made. The film covers many different aspects of the documentary. These include the rise of Scientology, its critics, the organization's policy of "disconnection" from the rest of the world, its beliefs, and its treatment of its followers. The documentary also addresses the "disconnection" process, and the fact that the Church of Scientology is actually being sued by the Church of Scientology members, in the United States, for a class action lawsuit. One of the most interesting parts of the documentary is its look at Scientology's practice of "auditing." In an interview with the producer, Scientology's founder L. Ron Hubbard said that, in his view, auditing is a form of "rehabilitation," and a means to "cleanse" the mind of negative emotions. It is said that during an "auditing session," the subject is told to write down everything that is going through their minds, and to use it as a "control" to put things in order. These ideas are shown in the film as part of the process of "cleansing" the mind of negative emotions. These ideas are very reminiscent of the mind control theories that were promoted in the past by the CIA and by Hollywood. Another topic addressed in the film is the "tech" of Scientology. Many of the scientists involved in Scientology say that they have never been able to see the tech on film, so they can only tell us what they've seen in person. They also say that they believe that they have never seen a Tech that isn't a part of Scientology. In a later interview with the producer, a Scientology expert says that they have a saying for "tech," "They can't control me." That line also comes up in the film. In one of the interviews with L. Ron Hubbard, a former Scientologist, he explains that "tech" is the company's name for the technology that goes into making a Scientologist a "practical Scientologist." Many of the scientists involved in Scientology believe that they have never seen a Tech that isn't a part of Scientology. One of the most interesting interviews in the film is with L. Ron Hubbard, who discusses Scientology with his grandson, Brad Johnson. The documentary also covers his friendship with Joe Zawistowski, one of the most well known Scientologists in the United States. It also includes interviews with other former Scientologists, former members of the Church of Scientology, and an ex-Scientologist who has now left Scientology. In many cases, the interviews are very personal and very revealing. The final part of the film is a discussion of Scientology's policy of "disconnection." This policy is almost like a pledge of secrecy, because the Church of Scientology keeps all information about its practices from the rest of the world. The most controversial part of this policy is the fact that the Church of Scientology has been able to keep its members from getting any sort of legal protection, as long as they agree to stop criticizing Scientology. This policy was stated by Hubbard in a very disturbing way, and it is very unsettling to hear it from the mouth of a man who himself went through Scientology himself. Another very interesting part of the film is its examination of the Church of Scientology's policy on "disconnection." The director interviews L. Ron Hubbard

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Samantha

I had heard about this documentary for quite some time and decided to watch it and after all the hype, I was not disappointed at all. I loved this movie. It's a very well done documentary, full of interesting insights about some of the most interesting people on the planet. The interviews with the people who did the research on the moon were really interesting and well thought out. In my opinion, the best part of the film is the way the interviewees are presented. The interviews were very interesting and they really gave you a sense of their personalities and their opinions. I would recommend this film to anyone who wants to know more about what people think about the moon, and how it's seen by some of the world's leading scientists.

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Kyle Young

I've read lots of reviews and found that most people were not aware of the history of the practice or how they used it. I had a close family friend who practised at the same time and during the same period as the diary. The use of the diary is a very powerful tool in this film and is used wonderfully. The film is a simple yet powerful film. I hope that you will find it as enjoyable as I did.

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Steven

This film was a great contribution to the science and art of meditation. It really brought to light the idea that the brain is a machine that needs a lot of work to be able to be healthy and functioning. What this film did was give the audience a deeper look into what meditation is and why it is important. It also shows what a great job Dr. Bockmann and his team did to get the most out of this brain-activity-enhancing drug. It was also a very educational film that showed the best of the research that has been done into meditation and the neuroscience behind it. I think this is one of the best documentaries I have seen in a long time and definitely deserves the top spot.

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Madison Taylor

The effect that this film has on its viewers is the most intense and satisfying that I have ever felt watching a film. It is not a good or bad movie. It is a true story. The techniques used to depict the history of mankind, and how we have all become so intertwined with the destruction of the planet, we are completely blown away by the true power and power of this film. To me this film is like a little video you can watch over and over again. I also have to say that the way that the story was told was very realistic. It was such an honest and honest portrayal of what our reality has become. And the way that the information was presented was so realistic that it made me wonder if it was just the truth or if the information was what was truly behind the lies. To me this movie is a perfect movie for anyone to watch. It is so very unique and yet so true to life. I highly recommend that you watch this film. It is truly a film that shows how the world really is. And in a way, it shows how everything is just a part of life.

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Jerry

I wasn't expecting much of this documentary, but it really was a good look into the way the French, and by extension the French people, see the world. I think there were some really great clips of music from the past and current, some really interesting interviews with people, and some really interesting behind the scenes footage. The last part of the movie was really interesting, it covered some of the more important events in the history of the French Revolution, and how the monarchy was overthrown, and how the French people are reacting to it. I really enjoyed this movie, it really gave me a great look into the way the French people see the world, and I think anyone that is interested in French history and culture will definitely enjoy this movie.

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Sarah Gonzalez

This documentary is as much a meditation on the role of the media in the US as it is on the media in the UK. As an audience we are given an insight into what is known as the 'narrative' of the media and how it impacts the public. The interviews with people who have worked for the media are a well thought out and informative account of how the media shapes the news we see. It is a fascinating and often insightful look at how we as a nation and as a society see the media as a 'breath of fresh air'. It also shows how it is influenced by the politicians and the media. This documentary is well worth watching and shows what the media is and how it works. A must watch for anyone interested in media or politics.

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Maria

This film is one of the best I have ever seen. There is no doubt that this film will change your life. It will be your life, it will change your life, and it will change the world. This is a very powerful film and I have seen it so many times. I was very impressed with the story telling and the music. I would recommend this film to anyone who is a documentary film maker or just looking for a documentary film to watch. I hope you all enjoy this film.

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Joshua Curtis

I grew up in San Francisco. I remember eating oysters and salmon with my dad in the lunchroom. He was always on about the "second best sandwich on earth" - Oysters and a salmon and no onions. The Oyster shop and the sandwich shop were the only two places that had fresh oysters. All the other places only served fried oysters. But I think that was the first real hook for the documentary. I was a teenager when the war in Vietnam started. I was an animal lover. I liked the film. The food scene was great. I remember eating on weekends with my dad. We didn't have a lot of money, but I always had a beer and a plate of salmon or oysters, usually with the big dog of choice - wild Alaskan salmon. I didn't know it then, but for the next few years, I saw a steady increase in the number of young people leaving the San Francisco area, including myself. There are a lot of good documentaries that came out in the last few years about the war in Vietnam. The most recent was "Hap and Leonard" - which I liked very much. If you haven't seen it, watch it. It's about a doctor who went to Vietnam to help medics and find treatment for their wounds. It's very raw, very real. The way the film was made is very powerful. I always love to hear the voices of people who served in the military. It really brings you back to where you were. I remember a fellow who went to basic training at age 17 and served only a few weeks. He had been on a mission to Saigon for a few months and felt that he was getting close to where he wanted to be. He got a good kick out of seeing the Vietnamese people and the way they spoke. He felt that he was getting close to being a hero. He told me that he felt that the Vietnamese people had given him back a sense of purpose, and that it would be a long time before he could go back home. He wanted to go to college but didn't want to get married. He also wanted to do a Ph.D. in pharmacy - I didn't know what that was about. So the whole movie was very real. I would recommend this film to anyone who is interested in the war in Vietnam. It's very compelling, and the acting is wonderful.

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Douglas W.

I have no doubt that the founders of this excellent documentary would be proud of this piece. It is remarkable how self-serving the so-called "thinkers" are. But the story is not over yet. It needs more funding to actually make this story of the myth of a good man, the man who led the free world into the internet, into the information age, into the lives of the people he took from the jaws of hell. The story is all about a man whose life was utterly shaped by the internet. It is also about the power of information. His life and his company will be read by hundreds of thousands of people, but that only tells us about the information in the minds of the people that have not seen this story. There are too many stories of people like him, all speaking in their own languages and telling stories of people with whom they have had close relationships. This documentary also tells us about a part of our history that should be told and learned, but has been ignored. The importance of the internet and the web, a part of human history, a part that many people take for granted. All that the internet has done for humanity, all that it has brought about, is to make the world a more interconnected place. It is all that has kept the human race human, a part of the modern world that deserves to be told. And that's why I'm not going to lie, I loved it. It's not just good. It's not just good, but it's one of the most important documentaries ever made. If you don't like documentaries about the internet, you shouldn't watch this one. If you like documentaries about the internet, you should never watch this one.

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Linda Webb

I have not had a chance to watch this film yet, but have been told it is the most important film of the year. I was lucky enough to get my hands on the audio version of the film. I think the best part of the film is the background and narration. This film is not only about the 2002 events but about the effect the events had on those who were directly involved. I think this film is an important film because it shows the effect the events had on the people who were directly involved. This film has a very well written story. The narration and background narration is very well done. I would like to know how much time was spent on the film, as it seemed like there was a lot of editing, but I think it was mostly spent on the narration. I also want to know what people thought about the film, so that I can know how I can learn from it.

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Jordan G.

For me, this film is one of the most important documentaries I have ever seen. It is not for the faint of heart, but it will make you think and it will probably inspire you to do something you've always wanted to do but never could. This film is a must see for anyone who wants to become more aware of what we've been doing to our planet. If you are not ready to do something about it, then this film may not be the film for you. For me, it was. I have been a fan of Bill McKibben for a long time, but I had never seen him act before. This film is a must see. If you are interested in how we are affecting our planet and how much is we being responsible for, then this is a must see. It has the perfect balance of visuals and stories to make you feel as if you are there. It is not for the faint of heart, but it will make you think.

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Angela Wong

I was going to write something like "I've seen this many times before" but it's hard to convey the awe I felt watching this. It is one of the greatest documentaries I have ever seen. It's that good. I wish there were more documentaries like this. If you haven't seen this, watch it. It is beautiful. I am glad I saw it.

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Jonathan N.

This documentary was one of the highlights of the Cannes Film Festival and I am glad to have watched it. It was a very thoughtful and thought provoking film. The two main themes are: 1) The problems of the environment and 2) the problems of the human mind. These two themes are inextricably linked. The issues of the environment are the most direct. We have over-consumption, the pollution of the air and water, over-population and the destruction of nature. The problems of the human mind are the most indirect and hidden. It is the mind that causes these problems, not the environment. In fact, the environment has never been a problem in human history. We have always been free. If we take care of the environment, we have nothing to worry about. If we take care of ourselves, we have nothing to worry about. The two themes are intertwined. The documentary focuses on the environment and the human mind. The documentary concentrates on the problem of the environment, rather than the problem of the mind. The problem of the mind is the problem of obsession with the environment. The documentary concentrates on the problem of the human mind. I found the film to be very interesting and thought provoking. I highly recommend it.

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Kimberly Ray

I thought that this film was so powerful, so moving, so truthful. There is no point to this film, the subject matter is so disturbing, so utterly vile. The use of the word "fuck" is used at a horrifying rate in this film, and it is used in such a way that it makes you sick to your stomach. The people interviewed in this film have all made life-altering decisions in their lives, and the things they have to go through in this film are very painful and frightening. I was very moved by this film, and I am deeply disturbed by the amount of time that it took to obtain this film, and the amount of time that it took to distribute it. This film should be seen by everyone, and everyone should see it.

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Harry

I had the chance to view this film at the AFI Film Festival, and it was not a bad movie in itself. I thought it had its moments, and most of it was very interesting. I also thought it was very important to get the "truth" out there about many things in the country, and this movie showed that. It was very powerful, but also very sad. It showed the life of a child that was left in the dark, and how some things keep happening to her, and how it's affected her life, and her mother and sister. I liked how there were many flashbacks, and it showed the many ways she was affected, and it also showed the different things she did to make a change in her life. I would say that this movie was not for everyone, and there were some parts that made it very uncomfortable to watch. However, if you enjoy documentaries about environmental issues, or if you are into the movie industry, then this is a good movie to watch. I gave it an 8 out of 10.

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Brittany Cook

While the subject matter of this documentary is something you shouldn't really think about, it is hard to avoid feeling that it's just plain, plain depressing and that it would've been more effective to have a happy ending. I've been studying Zen for over two decades, and while this movie is definitely not the pinnacle of Zen cinema, it is definitely worth a watch if you are curious about the topic. The documentary follows three different people (representing various levels of insight) through their insights on the nature of mind and experience. One of the main characters, a Zen master (played by Renee Zellweger) is initially hesitant to talk about the meditation practice and the benefits it can have on the mind. She is visited by a young Zen monk (played by Jake Gyllenhaal) and told that she needs to be open to letting go and find the practice. This causes her to experience a huge shift in her perspective and she then decides that she is "open to the practice". After this point the movie gradually takes a less depressing tone, with each person beginning to discuss what their experience was like while meditating. It is interesting to see a Zen master put so much thought into meditation practice and then to witness this incredible transformation. The movie also highlights the intense feeling of calmness and detachment that one might feel during meditation and how the loss of this calmness can have an effect on the mind. It is very interesting to see how people can experience this great difference between the calm and calmness of meditation and the sudden, violent feelings one experiences during it. I must admit that while watching the documentary I felt that I was watching a documentary about Zen. But if you are interested in meditation then the documentary is definitely a good one to watch.

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Victoria M.

I have been a fan of Bill Moyers for a long time and I was very excited about this film. I was not disappointed. Bill Moyers does a great job at recreating the feelings that most of us had as a child. His interviews with actors, writers and other people who were a part of the transition, were very insightful and made the transition that much more real. I was especially impressed with how he was able to get interviews with some of the greatest artists of our time. This documentary is a must see for anyone who loves movies or is a fan of Bill Moyers.

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Peter

I didn't know what to expect with this film, and I am very happy to say that I was very pleasantly surprised. For a documentary, this documentary focuses on one subject: meditation. It's never about meditation per se, but it does give an interesting background to this practice, which is an important tool for overcoming the suffering in life. It's also important for this film, because meditation is so powerful, and it's so easy to fall into the trap of thinking that meditation is easy. Meditation is hard, and it takes a lot of time, effort and dedication, which this film is pretty keen to show. There are many different techniques and techniques, but the most important thing is that you have to make it a personal choice, and it's a personal choice. I personally prefer to concentrate on the relaxation part of meditation, rather than the visualization, which is more of a focus on the body and visualising what you want to say or feel. I did notice that some of the techniques are not well represented by the film, but I am sure that I'll come to appreciate them more as I grow older. All in all, this film is very well put together and it's informative, which makes me want to learn more about meditation, and I'll probably watch it again to learn more about this subject.

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Dorothy

The interview with William Styron is, to me, the best in this film. His commentary on film and culture and his analysis of everything from his passion for classical music to his perceptions of sexuality and gender equality. He also interviews one of the film makers, Tina Caruso. He touches on all the main points. The film itself is good, interesting and refreshing. The interviews with the directors are interesting, too, with a lot of interesting and revealing information. You can really get a good sense of what they're trying to say through this film. My favorite part is when he talks about the fact that women can be beaten like dogs in the street and so can men. And then they say that the only reason he's not crying in the beginning of the film is because he doesn't want to get involved in the violence. It's the one great moment in this film. Definitely worth seeing.

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Benjamin R.

You know when you are watching a documentary that you are very interested in, but you just don't want to watch it? That's what this film is like. I personally can't stand the U.S. military, but I know the military and I think they are a little bit ridiculous sometimes. I am interested in how they train and how they survive. I can't stand them, but I also know that they are still there. It's a very interesting film. There are many things that I didn't like, but I have to admit that this is a really good documentary that I recommend to everyone.

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Harry

The movie is a great look into the life of John Lennon and his relationship with Yoko Ono. The movie also features interviews with his family and friends, some of the music he was involved with and some of his personal thoughts and beliefs. Lennon's life was filled with many ups and downs but what he did to help his country is what is truly important to me. The movie was very moving and insightful.

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Donald

The story is about a group of people who went to the South Pole to make a record and wound up at the North Pole. They ended up getting stranded there and after a while they realized that they are not where they thought they were. So now what they are is separated from the other humans. And after that they had to be re-united with their family and everyone wanted them to survive. The movie begins with a very intense action sequence. The only problem is that it's all over the place. It's not like you're in a movie that has to be in one place all the time. But then they decided to do a very cold action sequence and it was all over the place. It was a very confusing film. The second one was very good. This one was not. But that was not the case for the third one. I'm not a big fan of action scenes that are too long and full of things that are not that important to the plot. But in this movie they did an excellent job at that. There were more than one action scene that was long and had nothing to do with the plot. It was just too much. But the good thing is that there were more than one scene in this movie that was a little bit confusing. And there were a few more scenes that were just good. Some of them were really good. And some of them were really bad. But all in all it was a good movie. So if you are into the film that is more about the science and the documentary science. You'll like this movie. And if you're into the film that has action and special effects then you'll like this movie. And if you're just into the movie that is just about the science and the science-fiction films then you might like this movie. 8/10.

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Emily

The film is done by Terence Morgan, who was once the FBI agent assigned to investigate the assassination of JFK. He now appears to be a skeptic of conspiracy theories and an expert on mind control. Morgan's new book "Terence: The Strange Truth" covers his experiences and the "meditation" techniques used in the movie. It's also informative, as it provides a list of references to the films he discusses. Another impressive aspect of the film is that it's not "news" - there are no advertisements, and it doesn't seem to be sold to the public like a regular movie. The documentary is simply interesting and interesting it is. And I highly recommend it.

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Samuel Pierce

After reading a few of the negative comments on this film, I was intrigued by the movie. I've read that many people were turned off by the facts presented, which made it seem like a rant, but the truth is this movie is the truth. In the beginning, the narrator explains how he "heard the whisper" of the Tibetan's belief that an entity called "The Existence" or "The Existential" existed, who was made of energy and had no need of physical bodies. This entity was present in the 19th century, and is described as a golden dome with a skull inside. After he takes his LSD, the audio description of this entity becomes so powerful that it affects him in ways that he doesn't understand. The narrator can't leave the room without shaking uncontrollably, and is becoming paranoid. The movie is very well made, and definitely worth seeing. It's a must see, especially for people who have been influenced by their religious beliefs. I don't understand the negative reviews on this movie, and the reason that people do not like this film. In my opinion, this film is not a rant, and is very much a good documentary. It is factual and very well put together, with a lot of different pieces of information, all of which add up to a very powerful and detailed film. I'm not a religious person, but I am a very spiritual person, and this movie definitely made me want to do some research into my beliefs. My opinion is that the truth is far better than what the media and society will ever tell you, and that is why I feel that this film is very important. As I said before, it is factual and very well put together. I'm a bit of a skeptic, but I love this film. It's definitely worth seeing, and I'm recommending it to everyone I know. If you haven't seen it yet, I recommend you do. You'll be glad you did.

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Ronald Carr

I'm surprised that there are only 2 positive reviews for this film. I guess it has something to do with the language and the subject matter. I don't think there is anything in this film that is not backed by sound science. I agree with the summary that I read in one of the other reviews. Most of the videos are very low quality, but that doesn't really matter. The film is made for a very specific audience. There are many more that would enjoy this film. I would give it a 10, but since it's been out for so long, it probably is a bit to long.

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Betty

After seeing the trailer for this film, I thought I was going to hate it. But I was very wrong. It was very difficult to get through this film, but the subject matter was very important and I thought it was a good way to end my childhood. I have seen this film many times and it is a very difficult film to watch, but I will never forget it. If you do not have children or you do not know what they are like, you need to watch this film. It is very difficult to watch, but if you can watch it and still believe in the things that are said in this film, you will have a very good life.

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Judith Morgan

A brilliant documentary about the health effects of stress and the health effects of meditation. From the medical side, to the human side, to the social side, this is a must watch documentary for all meditators.

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Rebecca D.

I find it interesting to see how not only the critics, but the public of this film, view the film. I'm going to take my hat off to the team who made this film, they really did a good job. The film was very interesting to watch, I love that they mixed the film with the art and the history of this time period. The acting was very good, most of the actors did a great job. However I felt that the film could have been much better. The film seemed to drag on for way too long. If it had been longer, it would have made this film more exciting and interesting. The film was also missing some of the most important parts of the movie. If there were more scenes of the army, the director could have really captured some of the emotion of the audience. Overall, this film was very good, it had some great parts, but the film could have been much better.

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Adam

A stellar documentary about the Schiller Institute, the largest art school in the world. The people who are involved with the school make it very easy to understand. It's a very fascinating, well told story. The people who are behind the scenes at the school are more interesting and entertaining. The one thing I would have liked to see was more footage of the art exhibition where they show the work from the collections. That would have added some additional depth to the story. But the interviews are very good. There is some history and information about the school that is very interesting. If you're interested in the history of art, the school, and this documentary, it's well worth watching.

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Hannah Martin

I have watched this documentary about a thousand times and each time I feel the same thing: how much more I want to know about this person. At the end of the film, you will understand why. This documentary can also be watched with other people and be understood. This is an important documentary for all who want to know about a subject that is still a mystery to all. I would recommend this documentary to all who want to know more about a person.

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Olivia D.

I was really looking forward to this documentary. I was impressed with the quality of the work that was put into this film. It really was an eye opener for me. I was taken by the photography and the sound. It really captured the essence of the era. I have always been interested in the history of meditation. I was also fascinated by the question of whether or not people were using meditation to become more conscious. I had never heard that this was an important tool. It really did take a lot of time to get a good feel for the subject. This documentary really had me interested. It really kept me engaged. I didn't know what to expect. I had never heard of this documentary before and I was impressed with the work that was put into it. I really felt like I was experiencing the same things that I was. I think it was a great film. I would recommend it to anyone.

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Phillip W.

I am a big fan of George Clooney and I thought this film was really well done. Clooney is a great actor and his story of how he became a monk was very compelling. This film was an excellent film and I would definitely recommend it.

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Sean Berry

I was lucky enough to catch a screening of this film. It was quite interesting. It didn't exactly have the feel of a docudrama, but it did have some interesting things to say. The best part was the interview with the director of the film, who is well known for his documentaries. He had a lot of information to share, and he was very honest and open about his own views on meditation. I think it's a must watch for anyone who is a practitioner of meditation. It doesn't have a lot of in depth information, but it does have a lot of great information. One of the main themes of the film is the importance of meditation. If you do not meditate, it can really take a toll on you mentally and physically. It can really help you to get through those days of stress and tension. I think the most important part of the film is the interviews with the people who have been meditating for a long time and who are doing well with their meditation. It really shows that meditation can really help with your mental health. Overall, I think it's a great documentary. It will definitely make you think, and it will make you think about your own thoughts. I would recommend it to everyone who is a practitioner of meditation.

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Harry

I enjoyed this film very much. The people interviewed are very knowledgeable and very articulate, which is the kind of information I need to have in my life. As the film went on, I began to get a much deeper understanding of the facts and the historical context. I was pleased to find that there were no "statistical errors" and there were no special effects or special effects that were "too over the top." I think the film's main goal was to give an accurate and balanced account of the facts. I would recommend this film to anyone interested in historical topics. I also think that the filmmakers did a good job of presenting the facts, not just trying to make a point. I really enjoyed the research that went into the film and the fact-finding trips that were done. I really enjoyed the way the film's "story of the facts" was presented. I thought it was very informative and balanced.

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Frances C.

Although his intent is to keep the film simple, the director emphasizes how his ancestors had a strong, if not exclusive, influence on the way he perceives the world and the way he wants to live. It's a beautiful documentary and worth watching. The family patriarch explains that he felt the need to own the land and the car because he wanted to have a stable existence and did not want to move around too much. When he died, the children inherited a piece of land which had been the inheritance of his father. His daughter knew it was theirs, but did not know the significance until she went on a road trip with her boyfriend and she saw the house that the patriarch had built on the riverbank. Her boyfriend tells her that it was his father's place. She realizes how valuable that piece of land is and she brings it back to the family. In a scene where her boyfriend tells her about the history of the land, she tells him that he was just a young man who grew up on the farm and bought the piece of land. "That is how I feel." I also liked the way the patriarch was depicted. He is a very nice and humble man. He is not as hard and demanding as the patriarch, but he is not a happy man either. The patriarch always wants to keep up the family name. He will not say to the other patriarch that he is his nephew. He always asks the patriarch for a piece of land and then sells it to him. He never wants to leave the family, and he thinks that the only way he can get the land back is to do it in his own way. It's not that the patriarch is an evil person, but he does not want to be left alone. I really liked how he reflected how he feels in his family and how he sees his relationship with his son and daughter. His attitude is like a "don't look at me" and "let me do what I want" and "I want to be a good father and not a bad one." I think this is a powerful family documentary.

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Michael

George W. Bush is the Man. With "George W." being a descriptor for almost every one of his public appearances, it should come as no surprise that a documentary on his life would be coming out soon. I can't imagine why they wouldn't just call it "George W." since it will be easy enough for the public to remember his name, but then why not simply call it "Bush" or something equally "important"? I find it odd that the director/writer/star of this movie is none other than George W. Bush. I would like to say that this is not the first time that the name George W. Bush has been attached to something that doesn't even remotely involve the man himself. Back in 1994, "Bush" was a film that was released under the title "Risky Business" by the title of "The Gulf War." Also, there was a film titled "Bush 43" which was a film that was released in 1996, but was more of a TV pilot titled "The Bush Bunch." The director of both of these films was Jack Anderson. You can even find a documentary about the projects of Anderson, titled "Bush 43," which was an hour and a half documentary that was narrated by the actor Donald Sutherland. That said, this film was actually much better than most documentaries that have come out of Hollywood. I'll give the film credit for actually getting the man himself, George W. Bush, to speak, and that was something that was certainly needed. But the whole documentary was really fun to watch, because it was real and not like the movie "Risky Business." I really liked the way the movie was filmed. I thought the camera angles were great. The documentary starts off with George W. Bush talking to the camera about the George W. Bush presidency, and then it ends with his son Jeb Bush talking about his father's presidency. In order to properly describe the film, I should point out that it is actually kind of informative and actually tells a lot about how George W. Bush lived his life and the things that he worked on. But it's also a lot of fun to watch. For the most part, it's just a fascinating look into the life of George W. Bush. What's interesting about the film is that it is actually kind of funny. Most of it is actually very serious. It's very humorous. When George W. Bush talked about his work with the CIA in the mid-90s, it was actually very funny. It was like they were mocking the guy and it was actually very funny. He had the CIA saying to him, "You should stay in the White House, the CIA is going to kill you." And then the joke was that he was going to be the President and he was saying to the CIA, "No, I'm going to go back to the White House and be President." Then he went to work for the CIA and they were saying, "You should stay in the White House, the CIA is going to kill you." And then he said to the CIA, "No, I'm going to go back to the White House and be President." It's a very funny documentary. I don't think the title of the film itself should come from the fact that it's about George W. Bush, but the title could have been the name of the film itself

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Edward K.

I saw this film on the Norwegian public television, and my question is: is this film a good piece of work? I do not know. This film is too good. In Norway we have documentaries which is more about the subjects than the story, which is amazing. And we have films which tries to explain the world, the government, the media, etc. but this film tries to explain something more. The problem with this film is the not good editing. We can see it a bit sometimes, but in the end it is too bad. This film is not about freedom of speech, and it is not about good documentary. This film is about the freedom of the mind. How to think about what is true and what is not. This film does not give you a good insight, but it teaches you how to think about what is important and what is not. I really recommend this film.

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Melissa Harvey

This movie is not perfect. However, it is a very interesting documentary and I recommend it to anybody who enjoys documentaries on meditation. For me, it was a good mix of very good editing, good sound design, good acting and good photography. There was a lot of talk about meditation and I liked it. The story was also interesting and I liked it. The DVD cover didn't really interest me. I liked it but I would still recommend the DVD to everybody, even people who are not interested in meditation.

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Carol Riley

If you're like me and haven't seen the documentary yet, I would encourage you to watch it. There are plenty of other documentaries on meditation to make up your mind. Although I think the film focuses too much on a few people's stories, and doesn't really cover the other types of meditation, the film is still a worthwhile watch. It tells a simple but insightful story, and that's what matters the most to me. I was never taught about meditation, and never really understood it until I watched this film. I can't wait to see what other documentary filmmakers have up their sleeves!