Join Fiction & Media employee Aaron Ashmann for a virtual discussion of the 2015 film "Embrace the Serpent."
An Amazonian shaman and the last of his people works with two scientists over 40 years to search the Amazon for a healing plant. The devastation of land and its people through colonialism is a central theme. Join Aaron from F&M as he discusses this award winning Columbian film.
In Spanish with English Subtitles.
2015 | Not Rated (contains adult themes) | 125 minutes
Patrons can access the film via kanopy here: https://northbrook.kanopy.com/video/embrace-serpent-0 or via the Kanopy app on mobile devices and smart TVs. Patrons will need access to Kanopy through their participating home library.
The film discussion will be held live using Zoom. Once you have registered, please check your email the morning of the program for a link.
A library card is required. Please contact us at fictionmedia@northbrook.info or 847-272-2830 if you have any questions regarding this program.