The Waimaha
Deep in the Amazon, Bruce Parry undergoes a brutal training regime to prepare his mind and body to take ayahuasca and understand how the Waimaha connect with the forest around them.
Bruce Parry travels deep into the Colombian Amazon to meet the Waimaha. They live successfully in this remote region thanks to their connection to the rainforest around them. This connection comes in part from the psychoactive drug ayahuasca, which they take during seasonal ceremonies. Can Bruce win their trust and be invited to take part in their ceremony?
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Bruce undergoes a risk assessment
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Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Presenter | Bruce Parry |
| Director | Rory Jackson |
| Director | Will Lorimer |
| Producer | Willow Murton |
| Producer | Noa Snowdon |
| Editor | James Thorne |
| Editor | Nico Bee |
| Production Manager | Hannah Stansbridge |
| Production Manager | Amy Ferrier |
| Series Producer | Alice Henley |
| Executive Producer | Jamie Balment |
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