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Samsara (2011)

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Samsara

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    The "prison dance" is real and takes place in Cebu, Philippines. The prison became well known for its rehabilitation program in 2005-2010 based on a program of choreographed exercise routines for the inmates. Their routines have included Thriller by Michael Jackson and Gangnam Style by Psy. For a full list of performances see Dancing Inmates.

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  • How long is Samsara?
    1 hour and 42 minutes
  • When was Samsara released?
    February 1, 2012
  • What is the IMDb rating of Samsara?
    8.4 out of 10
  • Who stars in Samsara?
    Balinese Tari Legong Dancers, Ni Made Megahadi Pratiwi, and Puti Sri Candra Dewi
  • Who wrote Samsara?
    Ron Fricke and Mark Magidson
  • Who directed Samsara?
    Ron Fricke
  • Who was the composer for Samsara?
    Lisa Gerrard, Michael Stearns, and Marcello De Francisci
  • Who was the producer of Samsara?
    Mark Magidson
  • Who was the cinematographer for Samsara?
    Ron Fricke
  • Who was the editor of Samsara?
    Ron Fricke, Mark Magidson, and Patrick Disanto
  • What is the plot of Samsara?
    Filmed over nearly five years in twenty-five countries on five continents, and shot on seventy-millimetre film, Samsara transports us to the varied worlds of sacred grounds, disaster zones, industrial complexes, and natural wonders.
  • What was the budget for Samsara?
    $4 million
  • How much did Samsara earn at the worldwide box office?
    $4.43 million
  • How much did Samsara earn at the US box office?
    $2.67 million
  • What is Samsara rated?
    PG-13
  • What genre is Samsara?
    Documentary and Music
  • How many awards has Samsara won?
    1 award
  • How many awards has Samsara been nominated for?
    7 nominations

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