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Voices That Heal
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Herlinda Augustin is a Shipibo healer who lives with her family in Peruvian Amazonia. Will she and other healers be able to maintain their ancient tradition despite Western encroachment?
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Documentary · History · War · N/A
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- Director
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- Cast
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Documentary · Not Rated
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- Director
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- Cast
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Documentary · N/A
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- Runtime
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- Cast
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Documentary · N/A
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- Runtime
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- Cast
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Documentary · N/A
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- Runtime
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- Cast
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