Shamans of the Amazon
2001•52m•6.0•Released
Documentary
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.
Director
Dean Jefferys
Languages
English, Spanish
Studio
SBS Independent
Cast
Dean Jefferys
Self
Terence McKenna
Self
Rick Strassman
Self
Yatra da Silveira Barbosa
Self
Production
Company
SBS Independent
Company
Dean Jeffreys Films
Producer
Cynthia Connop
Producer
Cynthia Connop
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