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'Borat' Fans Will Worship the Fake-Guru Doc 'Kumare'

By Nigel Smith | Jun 20, 2012 | 2:00 PM | Comments

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Disappointed that Sacha Baron Cohen's latest movie chose to forgo his controversial prankster tactics? Fear not -- Indian-American filmmaker Vikram Gandhi has come to save the day.

In the SXSW Film Festival award-winner "Kumare," Gandhi dupes a handful of all white Americans into believing he's a spiritual guru. Why he chooses to embark on this journey is what fuels the curiosity factor of this provocative documentary. One thing's for sure: "Kumare" was made to ruffle a few feathers. Get More »

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First 10 Minutes of 'Kumare' Already Better Than 'Love Guru'

By Laura Rosenfeld | Jun 19, 2012 | 4:13 PM | Comments

Like many of this summer's most anticipated movies, the new documentary "Kumaré" follows the journey of an individual with a special power, a spiritual guru named Sri Kumaré who blesses his followers with a blue light that shines from the palm of his hand. The film features his attempt to attract followers and spread his teachings in Arizona.

But also like this season's superhero movies, Kumaré is a fictional character, one created by American filmmaker Vikram Gandhi. He dons the appearance and personality of a real guru to explore why Americans seem fascinated with Indian spirituality, going to yoga studios or seeking guidance from gurus.

"Kumaré" already earned some major praise at 2011's SXSW, winning the Feature Film Audience Award for Best Documentary Feature, but if you're still not convinced of how good it is, check out the first 10 minutes of the movie above, courtesy of Film.com.

Filed Under: Movie Clips | Source: Film.com