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201699 minPGdocumentary

6.4/ 10(8 ratings)• TMDB

Doing Good

201699 minPGdocumentary

6.4/ 10(8 ratings)• TMDB

More than 50,000 people have sought healing from Joralf Gjerstad, a voluntary healer who has never charged for his services over 65 years.

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More than 50,000 people have sought healing from Joralf Gjerstad, a voluntary healer who has never charged for his services over 65 years.

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Margreth Olin

Margreth Olindirector

Bjørn Olaf Johannessenwriter

Margreth Olin

Margreth Olinwriter

Joralf Gjerstad

Joralf Gjerstadcast

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Joralf Gjerstad, a voluntary healer, has treated patients for 65 years. More than 50,000 individuals have sought his help for various ailments. Each session is documented through the lens of Margreth Olin, who films 22 of these encounters. Gjerstad does not charge for his services, focusing solely on healing. The documentary presents these meetings and the personal stories that accompany them.

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