Transformation: The Life and Legacy of Werner Erhard

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Werner Erhard
Werner Erhard

Self

Anita Erhard
Anita Erhard

Self

Warren Bennis
Warren Bennis

Self

Claudette Faison
Claudette Faison

Self

Gary Grace
Gary Grace

Self

Joe DiMaggio
Joe DiMaggio

Self (archive footage)

Buckminster Fuller
Buckminster Fuller

Self (archive footage)

Jeff Bridges
Jeff Bridges

Self - est Graduate (archive footage)

John Denver
John Denver

Self - est Graduate (archive footage)

Valerie Harper
Valerie Harper

Self - Emmy Awards (archive footage)

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    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, Erhard gives a rare glimpse into the controversy surrounding his life and the est Training -- the program that has inspired millions of people all over the world.

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    2006-04-27

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    The only place to get the real story behind est, featuring rare, never before seen footage of actual est seminars.

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