Shamans of the Amazon

Jan 1, 2001

0h 52m

★ 6.0

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.

Genres

Documentary

Production Companies

SBS Independent

Dean Jeffreys Films

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Cast

Self

Dean Jefferys

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Terence McKenna

Self

Rick Strassman

Self

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