Richard Gere Promotes Dalai Lama Doc, Reflects on Oscar Ban

Richard Gere is championing the Dalai Lama’s message of compassion in the new documentary Wisdom of Happiness. In a Variety interview, the executive producer addressed his 20-year Oscar ban—imposed after he condemned China’s occupation of Tibet in 1993—stating he holds no grudges. The film features the 89-year-old spiritual leader sharing practical wisdom for the modern world. Gere emphasizes the project’s "medicinal quality," aiming to preserve the Nobel laureate’s legacy and teachings on redeeming anger and finding inner peace for a global audience.