Eduardo the Healer
Brief Synopsis
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Eduardo is a well-educated Peruvian folk doctor. He uses shamanistic approach in healing poor people in an area near the city of Trujillo. In some of his cases, the hallucinogenic cactus called the San Pedro plant is used, and in a shamanistic ritual, both the healer and patient take the substance.
Cast & Crew
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Richard Cowan
Director
Rich Cowan
Screenplay
Rich Cowan
Producer
Richard Cowan
Screenwriter
Richard Cowan
Producer
Robert Primes
Cinematographer
Film Details
Genre
Documentary
Release Date
1978
Technical Specs
Duration
55m
Synopsis
Eduardo is a well-educated Peruvian folk doctor. He uses shamanistic approach in healing poor people in an area near the city of Trujillo. In some of his cases, the hallucinogenic cactus called the San Pedro plant is used, and in a shamanistic ritual, both the healer and patient take the substance.
Film Details
Genre
Documentary
Release Date
1978
Technical Specs
Duration
55m
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Released in United States 1978
Released in United States 1978
