David Lynch Awarded Free Documentary, Family Meditation

Earlier this week, the entertainment community was shocked by the surprising death of David Lynch. As fans and collaborators of Twin Peaks creator remember ithis family and the Criterion Channel want to help with that in their own way.

For Criterion, that means making David Lynch: The Life documentary free to stream in the US, with or without a subscription, until January 31. Released in 2016. Life covers the late director’s life up to this point, from his childhood and time as a painter at art school to the start of production on his 1977 debut film, Eraserhead. If you have a Criterion sub, this documentary doesn’t have to be the end: the service also includes several Lynch films in its catalog such as Eraserhead, Inland Empire, and lost highway in addition to related documentaries, on-set footage and “hours of interviews with the man himself and his key collaborators.” You can view Lynch’s playlist on Criterion here.

In addition, David Lynch’s children – Jennifer, Austin, Riley and Luna – have fans invited to join them in a 10-minute global group meditation at 12:00 PM PT tomorrow, January 20th. It would have been his 79th birthday and the four children hope it will serve as a “celebration of his life. David was a guiding light for creativity, love and peace. (…) Let us gather wherever we are to honor his legacy by spreading peace and love around the world. Please take this time to meditate, reflect and send positivity out into the universe.

If you happen to live in LA, there’s another way to remember David Lynch: a visit Bob’s big boythe diner where he would reportedly have lunch every day at 2:30pm for seven years. It was there that he filmed with the director John Waters, made a “chemistry lunch” for the future Peaks stars Laura Dern and Kyle MacLachlan, and he’d be there jotting down a few ideas on diner napkins. Since the news of his death, the only Burbank location has attracted many visitors, and his five-foot statue of Big Boy is currently altar filled with messages and photos from those associated with his work.

David Lynch, our beloved father, was a beacon of creativity, love and peace. On Monday, January 20 – which would have been his 79th birthday – we invite you all to join us for a worldwide group meditation at 12:00 p.m. at noon PST for 10 minutes.

Let’s gather wherever… pic.twitter.com/Oj3L3FLZSF

— David Lynch (@DAVID_LYNCH) January 18, 2025

So if you still need a way to remember or ground yourself in the art and life of David Lynch, you have several ways to do so, whether you’re at home or in California.

(via The Hollywood Reporter)

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