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Shamans of the Amazon, is far and away the best film yet made on Ayahuasca and Amazonian Shamanism. - Ralph Metzner PhD, California Institute of Integral Studies

An informative and compelling exploration of Shamanic use of Ayahuasca, the extraordinary visionary brew. - Rick Strassman MD, author DMT: The Spirit Molecule

Human Future will be designed on how conscious we will be able to make ourselves and if there are plants that can accelerate consciousness then we must seek out and utilize these things. Something could jump out of some unexpected dimension and change everything. - Terrence McKenna

Shamans of the Amazon by Dean Jefferys is one of the best documentaries available on the use of ayahuasca in contemporary context, in traditional cultures that are being destabilized by the forces of globalization. As Jefferys' documentary makes clear, the revival of traditional shamanic practices with ayahuasca is proving to be a potent political and propaganda tool for reaffirming and preserving cultural values and identity in indigenous societies that are buffeted by environmental, economic, and societal forces beyond their control. - Dennis McKenna PhD, co-author The Invisible Landscape

In a time when indigenous people, their culture and the natural environment are experiencing dramatic changes, this in-depth series of programs examine what these SHAMANS OF THE AMAZON, their hallucinogenic rituals and their special relationship with nature have to offer humanity at this crucial time in history. Discover how westerners around the world are using Ayahuasca and other Shamanic plants to receive knowledge, to understand their relationship with nature and to seek visions of how best to deal with deep personal, spiritual and environmental questions. In a say no to drugs era, there is a new subculture emerging, based on an ancient ritual of hallucinogenic plant use.

This film is dedicated to the work and play of Terrence McKenna, on the fractal edge of time, 1946 2000

INCLUDES FOUR FILMS:
* Shamans of the Amazon
* Amazon: The Invisible People
* A Shamanic Adventure In Peru
* Terrance McKenna: The Last Word

SPECIAL FEATURES INCLUDE:
* Shamans of the Amazon Icaro Chants Archive
* Bonus Commentary
* Interactive Menus
* Scene Selection * Web Enhanced

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #42538 in DVD
• Brand: UFO TV
• Released on: 2008-03-18
• Rating: NR (Not Rated)
• Aspect ratio: 1.33:1
• Formats: Box set, Color, DVD, NTSC
• Original language: English
• Number of discs: 3
• Dimensions: 1.00 pounds
• Running time: 260 minutes

Customer Reviews

Fantastic Information, the World must see this Series of DVDs
I was excited when I discovered that this series of films was available on DVD and I purchased this product on the spot. After taking it home I couldn't wait to view it because documentary films on the Shamanic use of Ayahuasca in the Amazon simply aren't available and this subject is a passion of mine. Further more, the DVDs feature comments by Terence McKenna who really knows his stuff and he is supper fun to watch for his comments and biting wit. In fact the DVDs contain an interview by Terence which may be one of his final interviews before he past away in 2000. I join Denis McKenna, co author of The Invisible Landscape and Rick Strassman MD, author of DMT: The Spirit Molecule, in saying that Shamans of the Amazon is by far, bar none, the best documentary every produced on the Shamanic use of Ayahuasca in the Amazon and the world at large. It includes a look at the political implications around the world regarding the use of Ayahuasca and a whole host of remarkable bonus features in what is a phenomenal 3 DVD set. I highly recommend this product to all Terence McKenna fans and everyone who cares about this subject.