Becoming Nobody | Ram Dass Documentary

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In Becoming Nobody, Ram Dass shares the essence of his core wisdom through his iconic humor, joy and honesty. Historical footage compliments an engaging conversation with director Jamie Catto as they explore the life experiences that helped to free Ram Dass from the attachment to his somebody-ness – a journey which transformed him into the radiant soul who now inspires a new generation.

About the Actor

Ram Dass (born Richard Alpert, April 6, 1931) is an American contemporary spiritual teacher and the author of the seminal 1971 book Be Here Now . Ram Dass first went to India in 1967. He was still Dr. Richard Alpert, a prominent Harvard psychologist and psychedelic pioneer with Dr. Timothy Leary. He continued his psychedelic research until that fateful Eastern trip in 1967, when he traveled to India. In India, he met his guru, Neem Karoli Baba, affectionately known as Maharaj-ji, who gave Ram Dass his name, which means servant of God. Everything changed then his intense dharmic life started, and he became a pivotal influence on a culture that has reverberated with the words Be Here Now ever since. Ram Dass spirit has been a guiding light for generations, carrying along millions on the journey, helping to free them from their bonds as he works through his own. His unique skill in getting people to cut through and feel divine love without dogma remains a positive influence for people around the world.

About the Director

Jamie Catto is the creator, producer/director of the multi-award winning global 1 Giant Leap films and albums and founding member of Faithless. He leads uniquely transformative workshops and one-on-one sessions. Jamie is the creative catalyst, producer and director behind the global philosophy and music project 1 Giant Leap. The first 1 Giant Leap was nominated for 2 Grammys in 2003, sold over 300 thousand albums, and won numerous awards globally. The 2009 movie and album, What About Me? , won the Grand Jury Prize for Best Documentary at Red Rock Film Festival.