The 60s went to space without leaving their meditation cushions.
While the aliens in this film may seem to be quite human, one must realize that we're dealing with close encounters of the fourth kind. An inner space journey triggered by the drug culture and rebellion of the 1960s, and the non-violent search for self that continues among people in today's culture. Could this be due to some influence from a higher spiritual consciousness? The world's alien leaders are well represented in this film: Baba Muktananda, Swami Satchidananda, A. C. Bhaktivedanta, Guru Maharaj Ji, Yoga Bhahan, Sri Sathya, Sai Baba, Maharishi Mahesh Yogi, Father Yod, Baba Ram Das, and well-known personalities who present their views on seeking their own terrestrial individuality.
Production
Genuine 1977 psychedelic visual effects.
Writing
Bizarre narration treating gurus as literal aliens.
Director
Don Como
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Donovan and Rennie Davis (Chicago Seven defendant) co-host, making this a folk singer and activist odd couple situation.
Released during America's brief obsession with Eastern spirituality post-Beatles India trip, capturing a movement before Jonestown changed the conversation.
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