The Lord of the Universe (1974) Online
- Original Title :
- The Lord of the Universe
- Genre :
- Movie / Documentary
- Year :
- 1974
- Directror :
- David R. Loxton
- Cast :
- Prem Rawat,Rennie Davis,Pat Halley
- Budget :
- $30,000
- Type :
- Movie
- Time :
- 58min
- Rating :
- 7.6/10
This doc by video pioneers TVTV examines Guru Maharaj Ji, 16-year-old leader of a cult-like new age group, known to his followers as Lord of the Universe. The 1974 gathering at Houston's Astrodome features Rennie Davis and Abbie Hoffman.
| Credited cast: | |||
 | Prem Rawat | - | Himself (as Guru Maharaj Ji) |
| Rest of cast listed alphabetically: | |||
| Rennie Davis | - | Himself |
| Pat Halley | - | Himself |
 | Abbie Hoffman | - | Himself |
| Bal Bhagwan Ji | - | Himself - Brother of Guru Maharaj Ji |
| Bhole Ji | - | Himself - Brother of Guru Maharaj Ji |
| Mahatma Ji | - | Himself |
| Mata Ji | - | Herself - Mother of Guru Maharaj Ji |
This was the first national television documentary to be made with portable video recording devices.
Shortly after his interview, Abbie Hoffman went into hiding for several years.
Awarded the Alfred I. du Pont/Columbia University Award in Broadcast Journalism, 1974.