Acclaimed cinematographer Jake Clennell (Amy, Restrepo) directs this enlightening vérité documentary about the late B.K.S. Iyengar, one of the world’s most influential spiritual leaders before—and beyond—his passing in 2014. The author of classic books on its philosophies and practices, Iyengar was pivotal in advancing yoga’s popularity both in his native India and around the world. After three years of filming, Clennell has distilled 300 hours of footage into this definitive portrait.

Director: Jake Clennell
Cast: Silpi Padmanabhachary, BKS Iyengar, Prashant Iyengar, Geeta Iyengar, Abhijata Sridhar

Runtime: 103 mins