Brie Larson Producing Limited Series BEING RAM DASS Based on American Spiritual Leader's Life
Brie Larson and producer Brian Grazer have just secured the rights to the life story of American spiritual teacher, psychologist, and author Ram Dass. They will make a limited series based on the leader and his life and teachings.
“Dass (then Richard Alpert) was a Harvard professor whose own self-image was shattered after his first mushroom trip. This experience propelled him to lead a study with his colleague Timothy Leary – funded by Harvard – to observe the effects of magic mushrooms on graduate students. Their research burst out of the laboratory, got them both fired and ushered in a new era: The Psychedelic 60’s.
“He later traveled to India, where he was transformed by the man who would become his guru, Maharaji. After changing his name to Ram Dass, he returned to America, bringing the wisdom of Maharaji through yoga, meditation, and the book that would become a global phenomenon, “Be Here Now.” After many adventures and helping reshape society multiple times over with incredible characters from John Lennon to Steve Jobs, Ram Dass’ ultimate test came in the form of a stroke that tested his will, his teachings, and ultimately his faith.”
I know a little bit about Dass and his teachings, and I think it will be interesting to hear more about his life and his journey. Does this sound like a series you’d be interested in?
via: Deadline