The Last Shaman

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Education C Ah, The Last Shaman! That documentary follows James Freeman, who travels to the Amazon seeking healing from depression through ayahuasca and shamanic practices. It’s often critiqued for feeling self-centered, with Freeman’s journey framed as deeply personal but sometimes perceived as indulgent or contrived. I find it incredibly hard to relate myself to this person who is depressed immediately for the sake of depression It’s essentially the same story over and over Nothing makes it particularly interesting or unique Rated 2/5 Stars •  Rated 2 out of 5 stars 11/17/24 Full Review Audience Member Honest description of the weight of depression. Earnest venture into dismantling the self - a story of surrender that reminded me that the path of spirituality is more of a demolition project (quote: Adyashanti), than one of construction. Rated 4.5/5 Stars •  Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 02/17/23 Full Review Audience Member An overly stylized film that doesnt hit the mark Rated 0.5/5 Stars •  Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars 02/19/23 Full Review Audience Member The Last Shaman is about unlearning and reversing patriarchal falsity - and becoming who we truly are. Magnificent documentary! Rated 5/5 Stars •  Rated 5 out of 5 stars 02/06/23 Full Review Audience Member Maybe Rotten Tomatoes and other didn't really give this film a chance. I have a son who has suffered with severe depression. He is similar age to James in the film. The film captured beautifully, the journey of someone trying to find themselves in a society often built on so much illusion...what is real happiness? what is real success? What does any of it matter if you are lost and alone inside? This film gave me great hope, that you can find this again...I appreciate the effort of the film maker and of his subject. It was unforgettable and moving. I recommend it to anyone brave enough and open enough to look deeper. Rated 5/5 Stars •  Rated 5 out of 5 stars 02/24/23 Full Review dave s In The Last Shaman, James Freeman suffers from crippling depression and suicidal thoughts. When traditional treatments fail, he travels to Peru in search of a shaman to assist him in overcoming his issues. The documentary is filled with beautiful and creative cinematography and asks serious questions about life and mental illness. Perhaps unintentionally, it also deals with the issue of shamans and whether those who claim to be shamans are actually charlatans. One ‘shaman' is an American ex-con who supposedly heals people and, in his spare time, arranges cock fights. On the down side, Freeman is a polarizing subject, at times a tragic figure trying to negotiate his illness and at other times a seemingly spoiled rich kid who garners no sympathy. On a minor note, nothing looks less genuine than a re-enactment of a hallucinatory experience. This is a documentary, so don't pad it with these types of fabrications. Rated 3/5 Stars •  Rated 3 out of 5 stars 03/30/23 Full Review Read all reviews

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