The Medicine of Forgiveness · 2001
The Medicine of Forgiveness (2001) is a Documentary film directed by Delia Ackerman, starring Benito Arévalo.
Documentary
Overview
Benito Arévalo is an onaya: a traditional healer in a Shipibo-Konibo community in Peruvian Amazonia. He explains something of the onaya tradition, and how he came to drink the plant medicine ayahuasca under his father's tutelage. Arévalo leads an ayahuasca ceremony for Westerners, and shares with us something of his understanding of the plants and the onaya tradition.
Cast
Benito Arévalo
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What is "The Medicine of Forgiveness" about?
Benito Arévalo is an onaya: a traditional healer in a Shipibo-Konibo community in Peruvian Amazonia. He explains something of the onaya tradition, and how he came to drink the plant medicine ayahuasca under his father's tutelage. Arévalo leads an ayahuasca ceremony for Westerners, and shares with us something of his understanding of the plants and the onaya tradition.
When was "The Medicine of Forgiveness" released?
The Medicine of Forgiveness was released in 2001.
Who stars in "The Medicine of Forgiveness"?
The cast includes Benito Arévalo.
