A documentary about a man who impersonates a wise Indian Guru and builds a following in Arizona. At the height of his popularity, the Guru Kumaré must reveal his true identity to his disciples and unveil his greatest teaching of all.
Direction
Gandhi walks a razor's edge between satire and sincerity.
Editing
Revelation sequence hits like a spiritual gut-punch.
Director
Vikram Gandhi
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Gandhi kept his true identity hidden from most crew members during filming to preserve authenticity.
The film sparked debate about whether white Westerners' embrace of 'Eastern wisdom' constitutes appreciation or appropriation—Gandhi himself is Indian-American, complicating easy readings.
US
