Heal the Whole Man

Synopsis: Shows healing and religion amongst the Barolong, a Bantu tribe of South Africa. Christianity has combined with ancestor worship, and churchgoers secretly use witch doctors when in trouble. In black South Africa there is a massive, expanding movement of ecstatic healing sects, which the film explores in detail, looking at their prophets, rites and political implications.
Language: English
Country: Great Britain
Medium: Film; Film. 16mm. sd. col. 50 min.
Technical information: Black-and-white / Sound
Year of production: 1974
Availability: Hire
Subjects: Anthropology; Religious studies
Keywords: Bantu; religious belief and practice; South Africa; spiritual healing

Director

Paul Robinson

Writer

Francis Huxley

Cast

Hugh Millais

Name: Royal Anthropological Institute
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