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.
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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