Ayahuasca: Expansion of Consciousness
Fausto Noro | Documentary
2018 | 52 minutes | Brazil
This is a comprehensive view of Ayahuasca use, blending scientific, religious, and anthropological perspectives with the director's personal healing journey.
Synopsis
Combining scientific, religious, and anthropological perspectives on the use of Ayahuasca in modern society, and in parallel with the director Fausto Noro’s own healing process, this documentary provides for the first time, a holistic, yet balanced view of this controversial subject. It tells the story of Ayahuasca, from its emergence in the Amazonian Forest to its popularity with the Santo Daime religion, and on to its arrival in urban centres.
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Main credits
Noro, Fausto (film director)
Noro, Fausto (screenwriter)
Noro, Fausto (film producer)
Campos, Regina (film producer)
Other credits
Cinematographer, André Besen; editing, Fausto Noro.
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Cataloging
Pragda subjects
Agriculture + Food
Anthropology
Health + Aging
Indigenous Peoples
Latin American Studies
Religion + Spirituality
South America
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DIRECTOR: Fausto Noro
NATIONALITY: Brazil
YEAR: 2018
GENRE: Documentary
LANGUAGE: Portuguese; Indigenous languages
COLOR / B&W: Color
GRADE LEVEL: High School, College, Adults
SUBTITLE/CC: AVAILABLE
AUDIO DESCRIPTION: NOT AVAILABLE
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