Transformation: The Life and Legacy of Werner Erhard

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From two-time Emmy winner Robyn Symon comes an intriguing documentary which offers an intimate look at Werner Erhard, founder of the "est" program that sparked today's multi-billion dollar personal growth industry. In his first interview in more than a decade, Werner gives a rare glimpse into the controversy surrounding his ... life and his program that has inspired millions of people all over the world.
  • Starring: Jeff Bridges, Warren Bennis
  • Directed by: Robyn Simon
  • Runtime: 1 hour 17 minutes
  • Studio: Screen Media
 
  
 
 

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Synopsis: From two-time Emmy winner Robyn Symon comes an intriguing documentary which offers an intimate look at Werner Erhard, founder of the "est" program that sparked today's multi-billion dollar personal growth industry. In his first interview in more than a decade, Werner gives a rare glimpse into the controversy surrounding his life and his program that has inspired millions of people all over the world.
Starring: Warren Bennis, Jeff Bridges
Supporting actors: John Denver, Joe DiMaggio, Anita Erhard, Werner Erhard, Claudette Faison, R. Buckminster Fuller, Gary Grace, Valerie Harper, Michael Jensen, Mark Kamin, Don Lattin, Martin Leaf, George Leonard, David Logan, Phil McGraw, Randy McNamara, Yoko Ono, Jerry Raybow, Sandy Robbins, Dorothy Rosenberg
Directed by: Robyn Symon
Genre: Documentary, Biography
Runtime: 1 hour 17 minutes
Studio: Screen Media
ASIN: B001C1CJ00 (Rental) and B001C1GLRC (Purchase)
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  • Production Company: Symon Productions, Eagle Island Films
  • Filming Locations: Ireland | Japan | London, England, UK | San Francisco, California, USA | U.S. Virgin Islands | Londonderry, County Londonderry, Northern Ireland, UK
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17 of 18 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Incredible Story and Brilliant DVD, July 1, 2008
This review is from: Transformation: The Life and Legacy of Werner Erhard (DVD)
A brilliant documentary on an amazing guy whose work has made a huge difference in the lives of many many people. It was fascinating to hear about what went into what is now the Landmark Forum and other programmes put on by Landmark. The revelations about how members of the Scientology Church actively set out to damage the reputation of Mr Erhard are well worth watching, if only so you can be clear and complete about the guy who founded it all. Personal attacks from what appear to be more members of the Scientology Church continue, even in the reviews of this DVD, I see.
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19 of 21 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars It's not about Werner Erhard, June 2, 2008
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I gave 5 stars to acknowledge what Werner's humanity and commitment contributed to the world. When I think of him, I am moved to tears--not because of a fawning cult figure adoration. Like myself, I am aware of his many human flaws and failures. I am moved to tears because when I remember Werner Erhard, I remember who I am.

I remember how I hated my mother and father and had little contact with them for 12 years. After doing the est Training & The 6-Day Course, I began getting to know them for the first time. As a result, my father ended up being the "best man" at my wedding 25 years ago. How do you thank a person for something like that?
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11 of 11 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars The most balanced version told so far - Enjoyable/Recommended!, June 30, 2008
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I enjoyed viewing this. I remembered participating in some of these seminars back in the late 80's and much of the thinking Erhard compiled into his seminar products had a powerful impact on the participants. This documentary sets straight in a good way some of the concepts that typically have been misunderstood and portrayed in a distorted way by media. Thanks for the extras footage from the Training. Clearly more footage from those early seminars showing Erhard and others in their prime days deserve to become available to the world. I thoroughly enjoyed the part where Erhard "makes the blow disappear". It's clear to realize how the issues dealt with 30 years ago in those trainings continue to be as valid for humans today although today more people are aware of how to handle them, and I think that's a legacy. The DVD is mostly an affair for those who have any experience of the work, but I guess also those totally new to the whole thing could find something to think about from watching it.
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