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The Shaman's Apprentice

Movie·2001·0h 54m

The Shaman's Apprentice

Directed By

Miranda Smith

Language

English

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// overview

The Story

Scientist Mark Plotkin races against time to save the ancient healing knowledge of Indian tribes from extinction.

Written By

Abigail Wright

Themes

medicinenative americananthropologyecologyenvironmentalancient healing knowledge

Audience Score

80%

1 votes

Skip6%
Timepass14%
Go for it36%
Perfection44%

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// cast

Cast

Mark Plotkin

Himself

Susan Sarandon

Susan Sarandon

Narrator (voice)

// crew

Crew

Abigail Wright

Abigail Wright

Writer

Miranda Smith

Director

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