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Shamans of the Amazon (2001)

2001-01-01 · 52m · EN
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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.

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Dean JefferysDirector

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Dean JefferysDean JefferysHimselfTerence McKennaTerence McKennaHimselfRick StrassmanRick StrassmanHimselfYatra da Silveira BarbosaYatra da Silveira BarbosaHerself

Keywords

ShamanHealingAmazon rainforestCeremonyPsychedelicsAyahuascaAlternative medicine

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Genre affinityDocumentaryTheme affinityShaman · Healing · Amazon RainforestPacingShortDirector preference1571502Actor preference641237 · 1571502 · 857970Country preferenceAu

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Frequently asked questions about Shamans of the Amazon

What is Shamans of the Amazon about?

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.

How long is Shamans of the Amazon?

Shamans of the Amazon has a runtime of 52 minutes.