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201023 minPGdocumentary

8.0/ 10(1 rating)• TMDB

Something Understood

201023 minPGdocumentary

8.0/ 10(1 rating)• TMDB

Twenty-three minutes of interviews with environmentalists and cultural historians reveal how different cultures connect with nature through rituals and practices.

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Twenty-three minutes of interviews with environmentalists and cultural historians reveal how different cultures connect with nature through rituals and practices.

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Chris Newbydirector

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Chris Newby’s 2010 documentary features interviews with environmentalists and cultural historians who discuss how different cultures connect with nature. The film presents various rituals and practices that illustrate these connections. It includes personal stories and stunning visuals that show the relationship between human emotions and the environment. The documentary runs for 23 minutes and emphasizes the role of nature in mental well-being and community cohesion.

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