Stories of Interconnection

Voice of the Amazonian Rain Forest is a documentary about the stories, myths and songs of the shaman Don Ignacio Duri of Tambopata, Peru, one of a few remaining keepers of a cultural and ecological heritage on the verge of extinction.

Contained in these stories is knowledge about animal behaviour and medicinal plants that for thousands of years has sustained both the local ecosystem and welfare of indigenous society, and more recently contributed to modern medicine. Until now this legacy has been entrusted only to selected apprentices, but Don Ignacio has offered to impart them to us before he dies.

In this documentary the myths, the soul, and the profound inheritance of the tropical Andean shamanic tradition survive. Shamanism, like evolution itself, is a dynamic phenomenon that must adapt to an ever transforming landscape. Change is inevitable, but the power to tell a story lives on.

This rare opportunity to document - a world distant from ours in every sense of the word - safeguards a body of knowledge that furthers medical research and is an essential component in preserving biodiversity and ultimately the Earth and humanity's continued existence.

For more information on this project please visit the website:
www.voiceoftheamazon.com

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