The Vanquishing of the Witch Baba Yaga
2014 · 1h 13m · N/A
Documentary
Directed by
Jessica Oreck
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The Vanquishing of the Witch Baba Yaga
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A descent into Eastern Europe's haunted woodlands uncovers the secrets, fairy tales, and bloody histories that shape our understanding of man's place in nature.
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