The Last Dalai Lama?

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The Last Dalai Lama?

2017

1h 22m

Documentary

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A portrait of the 14th Dalai Lama, featuring interviews with his family and the people he has inspired since his exile from Tibet in 1959.

Justin Lowe

The Hollywood Reporter

A poignant tribute to an extraordinary figure.

Aug 13, 2017

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Robert Abele

Los Angeles Times

While lacking the focused artistry of a more complete picture, "The Last Dalai Lama?" is still good company, thanks to the wise, witty man at its center.

Aug 10, 2017

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Owen Gleiberman

Variety

You want the chance to bask in his presence and come out with a heightened sense of what he's about. "The Last Dalai Lama?" accomplishes that, and with an offhand eloquence, though it's a sketchy, catch-as-catch-can movie ...

Aug 9, 2017

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David Lamble

Bay Area Reporter

The film... has its share of surprises.

Jun 5, 2020

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Bradley Gibson

Film Threat

Lemle's exceptional film frames the life of the Dalai Lama, his Buddhist spiritual journey, and the future of Tibet in terms of the political situation in China and explains how this might play out.

Rated: 7/10

Feb 20, 2018

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Dennis Schwartz

Dennis Schwartz Movie Reviews

Uplifting spiritual film.

Rated: A-

Jan 30, 2018

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A portrait of the 14th Dalai Lama, featuring interviews with his family and the people he has inspired since his exile from Tibet in 1959.

Director: Mickey Lemle
Producer: Mickey Lemle
Screenwriter: Mickey Lemle
Genre: Documentary
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Jul 28, 2017, Limited
Release Date (Streaming): Jul 5, 2018
Box Office (Gross USA): $78.6K
Runtime: 1h 22m

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