Shamans and scientists in the world of healing
Advertiser Staff
Alternative medicine is the focus of The Healing World film series that's part of the University of Hawai'i-Manoa Cinema Series. The Healing World, which continues through the spring semester, is programmed by Don Brown.
Screenings are at Spalding Hall auditorium. Unless otherwise noted, admission is $5 general, $3 for UH students and faculty; on-campus parking is free on Sundays, $3 on Thursdays.
Information: 223-0130, www.hawaiihealthguide.com/uh-films.
The films:
A look at traditional Tibetan medicine, which uses herbs, roots and minerals and which has had some success against chronic illnesses.
5 pm. Sunday
Robert Buckman discusses the differences and similarities of conventional medicine and alternative medicine.
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Focusing on the field of nutritional oncology and efforts to find the connection between cancer and nutrition.
7 p.m. Thursday, 5 p.m. Jan. 22
Ethno-botanist Mark Plotkin, on a mission to cure diabetes, searches the Amazon for plants that heal.
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American herbalist Rosita Arvigo seeks to preserve the knowledge of Don Elijio Panti, one of the last remaining Maya shamans.
7 p.m. Jan. 26, 5 p.m. Jan. 29
Documentary explores the possibility of "indigo children," highly intuitive youngsters who are said to have healing ability.
Admission is $10. 7 p.m. Jan. 27, 3 p.m. Jan. 29
A look at how ritual dance and music are used to attain enlightenment, including segments about New York urban shaman Gabrielle Roth, healers of the deserts of Nigeria, whirling Dervishes in Turkey, and shamans of Korea.
7 p.m. Feb. 2, 5 p.m. Feb. 5
A look at traditional Chinese medicine and its adaptation in contemporary America.
7 p.m. Feb. 9, 5 p.m. Feb. 12
Ayurveda (from the Sanskit words ayus, meaning life and longevity; and veda, knowledge or science) is a healing tradition based on the balance of a body's life energies.
7 p.m. Feb. 23, 5 p.m. Feb. 26
This ancient Chinese tradition is in resurgence around the world. This film looks at the world of the qigong masters.
7 p.m. March 2, 5 p.m. March 5
Riedelsheimer documents Grammy-winning classical percussionist Evelyn Glennie, who is deaf.
7 p.m. March 9, 5 p.m. March 12
An exploration of the human journey through life and death, illness and healing, and rediscovering the inner spirit.
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Is laughter is the best medicine? Five years ago in Bombay, Dr. Madan Kataria decided to find out.
7 p.m. March 16, 5 p.m. March 19
A portrait of Ram Dass today, as he recovers from a stroke.
7 p.m. March 23, 5 p.m. March 26
The director traveled to a Mekong Delta village to document her greatuncle's traditional medical practices and unwittingly became his apprentice.
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Hmong immigrants in the United States practice shamanic rituals and ceremonies.
7 p.m. April 6, 5 p.m. April 9
A look at the curative power of plants.
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The traditional Tibetan medicine man of Zanskar, a valley on the border of the Himalayas, is being usurped by more modern, more lucrative practices.
7 p.m. April 13, 5 p.m. April 16
This film explores the world of the shaman of the Quechua Indians, and of a culture living between traditional and modern influences.
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Tongan culture and medical practices are explored.
7 p.m. April 20, 5 p.m. April 23
What's behind those aggressive marketing campaigns that push remedies for minor ailments?
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A look at the perceived merits of alternative medicine and its potential drawbacks.
7 p.m. April 27, 5 p.m. April 30
Overview of Chinese and Indian medicine, homeopathy, herbalism, naturopathy and massage.
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Does acupuncture work? Is the Hawaiian fruit noni a cure for cancer? Do yoga and meditation cause changes in physical health?
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Three Filipino children come to Tripler Army Medical Center for surgery for facial deformities and to heal with aloha. With a slack-key guitar soundtrack by Keola Beamer and Mark Nelson.
7 p.m. May 4, 5 p.m. May 7
