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202178 minPGdocumentary

Mother Aya

202178 minPGdocumentary

Six individuals consume ayahuasca, a powerful psychedelic brew, under the guidance of a Shuar shaman in the Amazon Rainforest.

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Six individuals consume ayahuasca, a powerful psychedelic brew, under the guidance of a Shuar shaman in the Amazon Rainforest.

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Six people travel to the Amazon Rainforest with a Shuar shaman. They intend to consume ayahuasca, a psychoactive brew. Each participant hopes to address mental disorders and addictions through the experience. The film documents their consumption of the drink and the ensuing ceremonies. It runs for 78 minutes and was released in 2021.

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