You might remember them asking for donations at the airport, passing out spiritual pamphlets or chanting hymns in saffron-colored sheets on the streets. Less is known about the Hare Krishna Movement’s ties to counterfeit memorabilia, the sexual assault of minors, and the murder of two former devotees. Hare Krishna, a monotheistic tradition loosely based on Hindu scriptures, is the subject of Peacock’s true crime docuseries Krishnas: Gurus. Karma. Murder., streaming now.
The three-part docuseries delves into the religious organization’s foundational principles of nonviolence, the dissemination of power after the founder’s death,...
The three-part docuseries delves into the religious organization’s foundational principles of nonviolence, the dissemination of power after the founder’s death,...
- 10/25/2023
- by Kalia Richardson
- Rollingstone.com
The Hare Krishna movement in the United States was founded in the 1960s by religious leader A. C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada. Followers were attracted by its ideology of spiritual awakening, rooted in peace and love. However, as seen in new three-part Peacock docuseries Krishnas: Gurus. Karma. Murder, things changed dramatically after Swami Prabhupada’s passing in 1977. The movement got a new leader, Kirtanananda Swami (a.k.a Bhaktipada and Keith Ham), and with it came allegations of sexual, mental, and physical abuse within the compound of New Vrindaban in Marshall County, West Virginia. Ham is said to have masked unspeakable acts and widespread corruption under the guise of religious beliefs, most notably involving he disappearance and murders of former devotees Charles St. Denis and Stephen Bryant. Both deaths were linked to Thomas Drescher, a devoted follower who went on to testify that Kirtanananda ordered hit jobs. Here Joseph Freed and Allison Berkley,...
- 10/23/2023
- TV Insider
Theatre fans around the world will be glued to their TVs, phones, and computers on Tuesday, May 2 as the 2023 Tony Award nominations will be revealed. stage and screen star Lea Michele, currently starring as Fanny Brice in Broadway’s “Funny Girl,” and last year’s winner of the Best Actor in a Musical Tony, “Mj” star Myles Frost will unveil this year’s noms. A handful of the nominees will be announced on CBS while all of the awards will be streamed on YouTube. You can check them out with a 5-Day Free Trial of Directv Stream.
How to Watch the 2023 Tony Award Nominations When: Tuesday, May 2 at 8:30 a.m. Et TV: CBS, YouTube Stream: Watch with a 5-Day Free Trial of Directv Stream. 5-Day Free Trial $74.99 / month directv.com/stream
Save $30 Over Your First Three Months of Directv Stream.
“CBS Mornings” will air the announcements for some of the bigger categories.
How to Watch the 2023 Tony Award Nominations When: Tuesday, May 2 at 8:30 a.m. Et TV: CBS, YouTube Stream: Watch with a 5-Day Free Trial of Directv Stream. 5-Day Free Trial $74.99 / month directv.com/stream
Save $30 Over Your First Three Months of Directv Stream.
“CBS Mornings” will air the announcements for some of the bigger categories.
- 5/2/2023
- by Matt Tamanini
- The Streamable
IMDb.com, Inc. takes no responsibility for the content or accuracy of the above news articles, Tweets, or blog posts. This content is published for the entertainment of our users only. The news articles, Tweets, and blog posts do not represent IMDb's opinions nor can we guarantee that the reporting therein is completely factual. Please visit the source responsible for the item in question to report any concerns you may have regarding content or accuracy.