EP. 20 | The Film That Will Inspire Generations: The Story Behind Hare Krishna! | Yadubara Das

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Some films entertain.

Some educate.

A rare few completely transform lives.

In this powerful episode of The 8th Element Podcast, award-winning filmmaker Yadubara Das (John Griesser) shares the remarkable story behind creating the internationally acclaimed documentary: "Hare Krishna! The Mantra, The Movement and the Swami Who Started It All."

Released in 38 countries and winner of Best Feature Documentary at the Illuminate Film Festival, the film has inspired countless people around the world to begin a lifelong spiritual journey.

But the real story isn't just about making a movie... It's about purpose.

Legacy.

Perfection.

Faith.

And preserving history for generations yet to come.

In this conversation you'll discover:

• How one photography assignment unexpectedly changed his entire life
• Behind-the-scenes stories from filming one of the most influential spiritual documentaries ever made
• Why the film took years longer than expected to finish
• The creative decisions that made the documentary so emotionally powerful
• The challenge of preserving priceless historical footage for future generations Incredible stories of viewers whose lives completely changed after watching the film
• Why meaningful work often requires patience, sacrifice, and excellence

Chapters

00:00 Introduction

04:12 Meet Award-Winning Filmmaker Yadubara Das

08:00 The Film That Left Audiences in Tears

09:20 Berkeley, the 1960s & Searching for Meaning

12:40 The Assignment That Changed Everything

17:00 From Skepticism to Spiritual Awakening

21:00 First Journey to India

31:00 Filming Srila Prabhupada

34:00 Building a Lifetime of Documentary Films

37:00 Inside the Making of Hare Krishna!

42:20 Recreating History on Film

45:00 Hollywood, Film Festivals & Editing Challenges

50:40 Winning Best Documentary

53:30 Lessons Learned After Decades of Service

54:45 Preserving History for Future Generations

01:00:50 George Harrison & Srila Prabhupada

01:03:40 The Documentary That Changed People's Lives

01:08:30 Powerful Audience Reviews

01:12:00 What's Next for Yadubara?

01:14:20 Why This Film Still Matters Today

01:19:20 Final Thoughts

Whether you're a filmmaker, creator, entrepreneur, or simply searching for deeper purpose, this conversation is filled with timeless wisdom about creating work that truly matters.

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