You Must Remember This 24: Mia Farrow in the 1960s, Part Two: Mia & Dory
Dec 9, 2014
In a captivating exploration, Mia Farrow's journey of self-discovery unfolds as she flees to India, studies transcendental meditation, and mingles with the Beatles. The tension between her burgeoning film career and personal life intensifies with her affair with Andre Previn, affecting his wife, Dory. Dory's struggles with mental illness and her poignant songwriting emerge, reflecting her turmoil. The contrasting public faces of Mia and Dory reveal the complex narratives shaped by love, betrayal, and resilience in the entertainment world.
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Escape From The Ashram
- Mia Farrow fled the Maharishi's ashram after an initiation went wrong and she felt uncomfortable with his touch.
- She then hitchhiked across India, smoked hash in Goa, and narrowly escaped a shark while swimming with her brother.
Beatles At The Ashram
- The Beatles arrived at the ashram and jammed with Mia and others while exploring transcendental meditation.
- John Lennon later became disillusioned, citing alleged misconduct by the Maharishi toward women including Mia Farrow.
Secret Ceremony's Grueling Shoot
- Mia returned to film, starring opposite Elizabeth Taylor in Secret Ceremony directed by Joseph Losey.
- Losey pushed Mia with numerous takes and a grueling process that she later called humiliating but artistically effective.
