The touching documentary “The Kindness Within”, which follows Greek-American Leon Logothetis’ inspirational journey to mental well-being, garnered top honors at the esteemed Beverly Hills Film Festival (BHFF) Awards Night Gala.
The film received the Golden Palm Award and was recognized as the Best Documentary on Sunday, May 5 at The Hollywood Roosevelt.
The Golden Palm Award is given to the best title in all categories. The BHFF stresses that “The film that wins the Golden Palm is a film that not only reflects mastery of the filmmaking art, but of storytelling and humanity, whether it is fiction or nonfiction in nature. The winner, in short, is the film that grabs us by body and mind, and it never let’s go.”
BHFF Golden Palm Award – The Kindness Within
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Affectionately known as the “kindness Guy”, Leon Logothetis inspires transformation through the simple, yet extraordinary power of kindness in his documentary “The Kindness Within”.
Logothetis a keynote speaker, acclaimed author, and TV host is a Greek-American born in the UK.
He previously created the acclaimed The Kindness Diaries on Netflix. He now releases his new doc in LA on May 1st, which promises an unforgettable adventure as he turns a moment of great despair into an inspiring and profound quest to find the meaning of life, connection, and inner peace.
Exploring universal themes of pain, purpose, kindness, and the search for a direct experience of God or a higher truth, the documentary is making its debut at the prestigious Beverly Hills Film Festival on the first day of Mental Health Awareness Month, May 1.
The captivating film follows Logothetis, a five-time bestselling author to India as he embarks on a soul-stirring journey of self-discovery and healing.
Audiences are transported alongside Logothetis as he immerses himself in diverse practices and philosophies to overcome deep-rooted personal crises and find fulfillment.
From the banks of the Ganges to serene Himalayan monasteries, he encounters spiritual leaders, helpers of humanity, and even the universe itself, guiding him toward a deeper understanding of kindness, love, and purpose.
THE KINDNESS WITHIN – A Journey To Freedom Trailer from Winston Entertainment on Vimeo.
“This film is about more than just one man’s journey,” says Chris Phillip, Executive Producer. “It’s a reflection of the universal human experience—of seeking, of striving, and ultimately, of finding kindness within ourselves.”
Kindness Guy Logothetis’s doc features voices of wisdom
Featuring voices of wisdom including world-renowned spiritual leader Sadhguru, addiction expert Dr. Gabor Maté, bestselling author Neale Donald Walsch, motivational speaker Yasmin Mogahed, and other luminaries such as Mike Dooley, Kute Blackson, Richard Rohr, SadhviJi, and Inni Kaur, The Kindness Within engages viewers with a tapestry of cultures and ideas as steps to mental freedom.
“I hope this documentary can offer hope to those who need it most, inspiring them to forge their own path toward inner peace,” Logothetis shares. “Whether you’re seeking inspiration, healing, or simply a deeper understanding of the world around you, there is so much to take away from this film.”
A call to action
The Kindness Within is a call to action for audiences to embrace their own journey of self-discovery, to confront fears, and to peel away the layers of conditioning that obscure our true selves. It is a reminder that love, purpose, and belonging can be found within and through service to each other.
It is a production of Winston Entertainment, directed by Steven Priovolos, and is written by Alfa Pagidas and Leon Logothetis. Executive Producers include Chris Philip, Will Allen, and Leon Logothetis.
Produced by Erick Torres and Betsy Chasse, with cinematography by Steven Priovolos, editing by Michael Courtney, and music by Dimiter Yordanov. Starlings Television and Propagate International are distributing the project worldwide.
For more information and to view the trailer, visit https://www.thekindnesswithin.com/
