Breaking Leaves (1998): cast, story & where to watch
1998 · Film · ★ 8
Released in 1998, Breaking Leaves is a documentary film directed by Karen Kramer, running about 20 minutes.
What it’s about. In the Haitian countryside, where people have little access to doctors, hospitals, or conventional medicine, peasants have learned to use local leaves, herbs, and therapeutic massage as a way of curing simple ailments. This video follows several men and women as they take us into the bush to look for leaves that they need for healing. We then follow then home where they explain and demonstrate their way of preparing the poultice or infusion. Narrated by the people themselves –and with beautiful songs about the importance of leaves woven throughout – this poetic film gives unique insight into the culture.
How it landed. With an audience score of 8.0/10, Breaking Leaves sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Breaking Leaves page.
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Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Breaking Leaves (1998)?
- In US, Breaking Leaves is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Breaking Leaves worth watching?
- Breaking Leaves holds an audience score of 8.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy documentary. Most viewers rate it highly.
- When was Breaking Leaves released?
- Breaking Leaves was released in 1998, with a runtime of about 20 minutes.