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Spite : an African prophet-healer /

Spite an African prophet-healer /
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People from all over the Ivory Coast seek out prophet-healers for treatment of their medical and emotional problems. Some of these ailments may be caused by the stress of cultural change. Often Western medicine cannot cure them. This stunningly photographed film focuses on Sebim Odjo, who draws upon...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Bonmariage, Manu
Other Authors: Colleyn, Jean-Paul, 1949-
Format: Video
Language:English
Language Notes:English.
Published: New York, NY : Filmakers Library, 1985.
Series:Filmakers Library online.
Subjects:
Odjo, Sébim.
Odjo, Sébim
Healing > Côte d'Ivoire.
Spiritual healing > Côte d'Ivoire.
Guérison > Côte-d'Ivoire.
Guérison par la foi > Côte-d'Ivoire.
Healing
Spiritual healing
Côte d'Ivoire
Documentary.
Encoded moving images.
Nonfiction films
Nonfiction films.
Films autres que de fiction.
Online Access:Connect to this streaming video (Alexander Street Press)
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Summary:People from all over the Ivory Coast seek out prophet-healers for treatment of their medical and emotional problems. Some of these ailments may be caused by the stress of cultural change. Often Western medicine cannot cure them. This stunningly photographed film focuses on Sebim Odjo, who draws upon Moslem, Christian and traditional African beliefs in his healing ceremonies. He moderates disputes, tracks down the source of illness, and uses his powers to heal. We see a water cure used on a patient ill with spite.
Physical Description:1 online resource (56 min.)
Playing Time:00:56:00
Audience:For College; Adult audiences.