Reconnecting with the intelligence of the plant kingdom, and our global healing traditions might just be the most rewarding investment we can make - not only for ourselves, but also for our planet, and all future generations.
The film is a cinematic blend of nature, music, narration and plant walks covering healing plants and the holistic philosophy behind their use. It also takes a look at traditional healing CULTURES from around the world. Health and vitality can be achieved through integrating the best of both modern and traditional methods.
Its a documentary style and informative film studying the traditional use of plants as medicine and food; plants that are highly regarded in both legend and modern science. The first in a series, covers medicinal, nutritional and Ayurvedic properties of over 30 medicinal plants of the forest, field and garden.
A Film by Glenn Axford & Marjolaine Forest
Written And Presented By Chad Cornell
Directed by Glenn Axford & Marjolaine Forest
Filmed By Glenn Axford
Narrated By Marjolaine Forest
Music By Chris Van Horne, Glen Tarachov, Christian Andersson, Chad Cornell
Featuring: Chad Cornell, Lama Karma Tsundulp Lodro, Dr. Terry Willard, Ron Bell
Video Language: English (sub titles available
The Sanctity of Sanctuary: Paul Strauss and the Equinox Farm, is an Appalachian love affair between a man, his farm, and his desire to make the world a better place.
Paul has rehabilitated land left bare by strip mines and has helped to create the United Plant Savers Sanctuary to preserve endangered medicinal plants. He is visited by herbalists from all over the world and holds classes on his 300-acre organic farm. His vision has attracted others, creating a group of farm tracts that join in an eco-tourist and community walking trail called “The Talking Forest Medicine Trail.
This feature length documentary speaks to a man’s passion for nature and his marriage to the earth.