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The Shift

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2009 · 120 min Documentary Drama
6.7 / 10 · TMDB

From the creators of You Can Heal Your Life: The Movie comes a compelling portrait of three modern lives in need of new direction and new meaning. In his first-ever movie, Wayne Dyer explores the spiritual journey in the second half of life when we long to find the purpose that is our unique contribution to the world. The powerful shift from the ego constructs we are taught early in life by parents and society—which promote an emphasis on achievement and accumulation—are shown in contrast to a life of meaning, focused on serving and giving back. Filmed on coastal California’s spectacular Monterey Peninsula, The Shift captures every person’s mid-life longing for a more purposeful, soul-directed life.

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Year 2009
Country United States of America
Genre Documentary, Drama
Director Michael A. Goorjian
Runtime 120 min.
Rating TMDB: 6.7/10 (14 votes)

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The film constructs a compelling contrast between a life of accumulation and one of meaning, relying on personal narratives to explore a universal spiritual transition. It builds its argument through serene visuals and contemplative pacing, focusing on the internal shift from ego to purpose.

What lingers after the credits roll is a quiet invitation to self-examination, rather than a prescriptive lesson. A thoughtful companion for anyone at a crossroads. — MovieFinder Editorial

Director: Michael A. Goorjian

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