Magic and Catholicism

Synopsis

The people of the Bolivian highlands blend in thought and practice the religion of their ancestors and that of their conquerors. A fatal automobile accident, coincident with the festival of Santiago, provides occasion for expressions of both faith and magic in the effort to influence events.

Language

English

Country

United States

Medium

Film; Film. 16mm. sd. col. 40 min.

Technical information

Black-and-white / Sound

Year of production

1974

Availability

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Subjects

Anthropology; Religious studies

Keywords

Bolivia; social life and customs

Credits

Director

Hubert Smith

Producer

Norman N Miller

Contributor

Richard Patch

Distribution Formats

Type

Film

Format

16mm

Production Company

Name

American Universities Field Staff

Sponsor

Name

USA

Distributor

Name

Concord Media

Email

sales@concordmedia.org.uk

Web

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Phone

01473 726 012

Address

Rosehill Centre
22 Hines Road
Ipswich
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Notes

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