I Am Maris: Portrait of a Young Yogi (2018)
At 17, Maris Degener is a yoga teacher, a writer, and a survivor. After suffering from anxiety, depression and life-threatening anorexia nervosa, Maris finds her own path to healing and self-acceptance. Through fearlessly authentic testimony, personal artwork and poetry, and a devoted yoga practice, she travels from despair to inspiration.
Director: Laura Vanzee Taylor
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Maris Degener as Herself |
| Production | Ariana Garfinkel | Producer |
| Production | Annie Roney | Executive Producer |
| Sound | Bijan Sharifi | Sound Effects Editor |
| Crew | Laura Vanzee Taylor | Cinematography |
| Production | Sue Turley | Executive Producer |
| Sound | Jim LeBrecht | Sound Mixer |
| Writing | Laura Vanzee Taylor | Writer |
| Directing | Laura Vanzee Taylor | Director |
| Production | Cristine Platt Dewey | Executive Producer |
| Visual Effects | Brandon Eversole | Animation |
| Production | Laura Vanzee Taylor | Producer |
| Editing | Laura Vanzee Taylor | Editor |