Trust a b*tch
For anyone interested in ayahuasca, depression, mental illness, Peruvian shamans etc, this is your documentary.
James Freeman was hit hard by depression in his early twenty’s. He goes through all Western treatments available and ultimately finds no relief from his personal mental hell. We pick up around his last ditch effort to get well. He gives himself an ultimatum: if he isn’t feeling better in the next 10 months, taking his life is okay for he’s give it his all.
Again, having exhausted all western practices, James gives the ancient practices a run for their money. He goes to Peru to find the perfect Shaman who will hopefully resolve his mind’s turmoil. He films his journey the entire time and it’s absolutely insane.
Long story short, James connects with a Shaman that puts him on a strict 2 month cleanse in preparation for his healing. From there, he’s sequestered for I believe 120 days eating and drinking nothing but plants hand picked by his leader. Through a series of intense dreams, purging, hallucinations and much more, James comes out the other end a changed man.
Though brutal at times, you’re left inspired and happy for our dear friend James!