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Shamans of the Amazon(2001)
Status: Released
Date: 2001-01-01
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Time: 0h 52m
Overview:
SHAMANS OF THE AMAZON is a personal account of filmmaker Dean Jefferys as he returns to the Amazon with his partner and one year old daughter. They journey deep into the Ecuadorian rainforest to learn about and experience the ancient ayahuasca healing ceremony. The film brings to the viewer an intimate and fascinating look at the shamans of the Amazon, and the life that is threatened by ecological destruction.
Languages: Spanish, English.
Countries:
Australia
ProductionCompanies:
SBS Independent
Dean Jeffreys Films
Movie: Shamans of the Amazon
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Terence McKenna
Himself
Rick Strassman
Himself
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