# The Natural State (2026)

English · Released 2026-09-05

The Natural State is a 2026 English film. It is directed by Matthew Dougherty and produced by Matthew Dougherty, with music by Matthew Dougherty.

Director: Matthew Dougherty
Producer: Matthew Dougherty, Robin Schwartz, Keith Wilson
Music: Matthew Dougherty

## Storyline
In 1989, Julie Thayer, a wealthy mother from New York City, went to the Swiss Alps to have her ego destroyed. The man she chose for the job was U.G. Krishnamurti, a radical Indian anti-guru who refused followers, refused donations, and told everyone who came to him to go away. Julie stayed — and filmed everything. The Natural State is built from that archive, hundreds of hours unseen for decades, and from the private journals Julie kept as U.G.'s psychological "blasting" carried her from states of ecstasy to the brink of devastation.

## Common questions

### When was The Natural State released?
The Natural State was released on 5 September 2026.

### Who directed The Natural State?
The Natural State was directed by Matthew Dougherty.

### Who composed the music for The Natural State?
The music is by Matthew Dougherty.

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