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Spite : an African prophet-healer / by Marc Augé ; directed by J.P. Colleyn and Manu Bonmariage.
- Format:
- Video
- Author/Creator:
- Augé, Marc.
- Series:
- Academic Video Online
- Language:
- English
- Subjects (All):
- Odjo, Sébim.
- Healing--Côte d'Ivoire.
- Healing.
- Spiritual healing--Côte d'Ivoire.
- Spiritual healing.
- Genre:
- Documentary films.
- Physical Description:
- 1 online resource (56 min.).
- Place of Publication:
- New York, NY : Filmakers Library, 1985, 1984.
- Language Note:
- In English.
- In French.
- Summary:
- People from all over the Ivory Coast seek out prophet- healers for treatment of their medical and emotional problems. Some of these ailments may be caused by the stress of cultural change. Often Western medicine cannot cure them. This stunningly photographed film focuses on Sebim Odjo, who draws upon Moslem, Christian and traditional African beliefs in his healing ceremonies. He moderates disputes, tracks down the source of illness, and uses his powers to heal. We see a water cure used on a patient ill with spite.
- Notes:
- Originally released as DVD.
- Title from resource description page (viewed May 24, 2011).
- Recorded Ivory Coast 0000.
- Margaret Mead Film Festival, 1984
- OCLC:
- 747797301
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