The Shaman & Ayahuasca: Journeys to Sacred Realms

Jan 1, 2010

1h 12m

★ 4.0

Overview

Filmed in the jungles of Peru, shaman Don Jose Campos introduces the practices and benefits of Ayahuasca, the psychoactive plant brew that has been used for healing and visionary journeys by Amazonian shamans for at least a thousand years.

Genres

Documentary

Production Companies

Michael Wiese Productions

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Cast

Himself

José Campos

Himself

Pablo Amaringo

Himself

Pablo Arce Hidalgo

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The Shaman & Ayahuasca: Journeys to Sacred Realms

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