Macumba, trance and spirit healing / directed and produced by Madeleine Richeport-Haley.

Format:

Video

Contributor:

Richeport-Haley, Madeleine, director, producer.

Alexander Street Press.

Series:

Filmakers library online

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Spiritualism.

Umbanda.

Brazil--Religious life and customs.

Brazil.

Genre:

Documentary films.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (44 minutes)

Other Title:

Macumba

Place of Publication:

New York, NY : Filmakers Library, 1984.

Language Note:

In English.

System Details:

digital

data file

Summary:

In today's stressful world, millions of people turn to spiritism for help. This film shows the roots and beliefs of Afrospirit religions as practiced by the privileged rich as well as the illiterate poor. Although shot principally in Rio de Janeiro, these sects are flourishing in the United States as well. Spiritism is based on the belief that man can communicate with the supernatural world through mediums who act as intermediaries. Grouped commonly under the word 'voodoo' or 'macumba,' these forbidden sects were the targets of police raids. Now some of the techniques of trance healing are used by the medical profession to help individuals achieve personal and social equilibrium. In this film a doctor is seen treating schizophrenics, epileptics and drug addicts with spiritist techniques.

Notes:

Title from resource description page (viewed June 10, 2015).

OCLC:

796024287

Access Restriction:

Restricted for use by site license.