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Shamans of the Amazon

Shamans of the Amazon

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Documentary

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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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Budget

$--

Revenue

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Status

Released

Original Language

English

Runtime

52 mins

Rating

6/10

Release Date

01 January 2001

Country

Australia

Cast

Dean Jefferys

Dean Jefferys

Himself

Terence McKenna

Terence McKenna

Himself

Rick Strassman

Rick Strassman

Himself

Yatra da Silveira Barbosa

Yatra da Silveira Barbosa

Herself

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