India: Enlightenment

India: Enlightenment follows Louis Theroux as he walks in the footsteps of many Westerners who have travelled to India in search of spiritual enlightenment.

During his journey, Theroux meets gurus, speaks to their followers, and even takes part in a number of spiritual exercises. He joins a group of 400 believers on a three-month pilgrimage across India in search of truth, during which he encounters a wide range of people. Along the way, he meets spiritual teachers and their students, attempting to understand what draws so many people from the West to seek meaning and guidance in the East.

Throughout the film, Theroux reflects on what enlightenment truly means and explores the motivations behind the growing number of Westerners drawn to Eastern spiritual teachings.