DVD
The shaman's apprentice/ Miranda Productions ; director, Miranda Smith ; writer, Abigail Wright ; producers, Miranda Smith, Abigail Wright.
"Deep in the rain forests of Suriname, among remote tribes of Amerindians and 18th century African villages founded by escaped slaves, Dr. Mark Plotkin is racing against time to protect our future. New and fabulously effective medicines may be found in the Amazon's plant life, but the forest is disappearing. Even worse, the tribal shamans--healers and encyclopedias of rain forest botany--are the Amazon's most endangered species. The shaman's apprentice is the story of one scientist's quest to help Amazonians document and preserve their treasure house of life and culture"--Container.
Record details
- ISBN: 159458110X
- ISBN: 9781594581106
- Physical Description: 1 videodisc (54 min.) : sound, color with black and white sequences ; 4 3/4 in.
- Publisher: Oley, PA : Bullfrog Films, [2001]
Content descriptions
- General Note:
- Originally produced as a motion picture in 2001.
- Creation/Production Credits Note:
- Camera, Gary Griffin, Ken Bailey ; graphics, Ken Hanson, Michael Malone ; editor, Leslie Getty ; music, John Kusiak.
- Participant or Performer Note:
- Mark J. Plotkin ; narrated by Susan Sarandon.
- Target Audience Note:
- Grades 10-12, college, adult.
- System Details Note:
- DVD-R, NTSC.
- Language Note:
- Closed-captioned in English.
- Awards Note:
- Mountain Film, Telluride: Special jury award, Best cultural documentary.
Search for related items by subject
- Subject:
- Plotkin, Mark J.
Ethnobotany > Suriname.
Indians of South America > Ethnobotany > Suriname.
Indians of South America > Medicine > Suriname.
Traditional medicine > Suriname.
Medicinal plants > Suriname.
Healers > Amazon River Region.
Shamans > Amazon River Region.
Rain forests > Amazon River Region.
Trio Indians.
Traditional medicine > Amazon River Region.
Amazon River Region. - Genre:
- Documentary films.
Nonfiction films.
Feature films.
Video recordings for the hearing impaired.
Ethnographic films.
Available copies
- 1 of 1 copy available at Northwest Indian College.
Holds
- 0 current holds with 1 total copy.
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| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lummi Library | DVD 182 F 2230.1 .B7 S53 2001 | 273161 | DVD | Available | - |