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Richard Gere's Documentary Celebrates Dalai Lama's 90th Birthday

10/16/2025

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Gere Unveils Documentary

Richard Gere released the documentary "Wisdom of Happiness," which premiered on October 16, 2025.
The film explores the Dalai Lama's teachings on compassion and mindfulness for today’s chaotic world, coinciding with the Dalai Lama's 90th birthday.
Gere calls the project a hybrid of personal anecdotes and spiritual insights that stresses individual responsibility.
It targets spiritual seekers and mainstream audiences, with projected earnings between $5 million and $30 million.

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Gere Remembers Keaton

Diane Keaton died from pneumonia on October 11, 2025, at age 79.
Richard Gere appeared on the Today Show on October 16, 2025, to reflect on their collaboration.
Gere recalled their collaboration in the 1977 film Looking for Mr. Goodbar and described the roles as demanding.
Keaton's family expressed gratitude for the outpouring of love and urged donations to local food banks or animal shelters in her memory.

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Gere Unveils Documentary

Richard Gere released the documentary "Wisdom of Happiness," which premiered on October 16, 2025.
The film explores the Dalai Lama's teachings on compassion and mindfulness for today’s chaotic world, coinciding with the Dalai Lama's 90th birthday.
Gere calls the project a hybrid of personal anecdotes and spiritual insights that stresses individual responsibility.
It targets spiritual seekers and mainstream audiences, with projected earnings between $5 million and $30 million.

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