A Movie Classic, As the 1st Herbal Film - An educational documentary opening the Herbal doors and windows wide to the world and never to be shut again.
In 2009 Natural Healing modalities sprung open and wide globally with our very first trailer and this website. Soon to be 16 years! Amazing!
Reconnect with the intelligence of the plant kingdom
BEST FEATURE DOCUMENTARY
"This is one of the few films I have seen that truly gives a sense of the magic of the human gathering of wild plant medicines. It captures the essence of the human relationship with plants, of our need of them, of their grace, and of their healing. I recommend it very highly." - Stephen Harrod Buhner, author of The Secret Teachings of Plants and Ensouling Language.
"With production values quite as good as any Oscar-nominated movie, the cinematography, sound, lighting, and editing are all reasons to see this compelling film" - Don Church and Tony Schillaci, Critics On The Aisle, The Resident Magazine, CT
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This 92 page E-Book is a companion field guide to the film.
Reconnect with the intelligence of the plant kingdom highlighting the importance of traditional healing practices, such as Ayurveda. The eBook emphasizes how these practices can be integrated with modern methods to promote health and vitality, not only for individuals but also for the planet and future generations.
OFFICIAL TRAILER
Directed and filmed by Glenn Axford & Marjolaine Forest
Written and Presented By Chad Cornell
"Very nicely done, heartfelt and powerful." - Dr. Wade Davis, Explorer in Residence, National Geographic Society
"Our Common Roots brings together the wisdom of the ages into a form that is very palatable for the current era of intelligent seekers. With beautiful cinematography, we are captivated by Chad’s gentle ways of introducing us to the wonders of the Boreal forest." - Terry Willard, Cl.H., Ph.D, President of the Alberta Association of Herbal Practitioners, on the Canadian Council of Herbalist Associations and is a professional member of the American Herbalist Guild.
Official Curriculum
Truth! This is one of the most profound projects I've ever had the blessing of learning about. Well done! - Dell Hambleton
This is an amazing comprehensive, herbal video/workbook Ayurveda teaching! -
Hani Brombach Scott Boeck
Notes from the Producers
Our Common Roots the film is exceptional in the way it shares ideas and the motivation to do something with plants.
While working with the plants you feel a sense of belonging to something that is not only in understanding the traditional healing CULTURES from around the world but an also a grounding. For somme people having the feeling that you’ve been here before bringing you peace. For others it may be a recollection of ideas from the past. Health and vitality can be achieved through integrating the best of both modern and traditional methods.
Any honest filmmaker should tell you whether they’ve noticed a the silence in the forests. For us it was deafening and real. When we went through he footage we noticed how the silence was sharply defined without the birds songs. So we added bird sounds to many of the plant talks.
We have travelled to the east coast and the west coast, what I noticed was the expansive Forests it was difficult to believe we could run out of plants.
I ask anyone who is reading this to look into what we are doing and allowing to take place that has such an enormous impact on not only humanity but to Earth and all of her inhabitants.
This film is an educational documentary of sorts, 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.
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Some Viewer comments
"EXTRAORDINARY film!!! super informative and well explained.Love this kind of illustrative knowledge", Liiian, Jan 19, 2014
"I have been growing and searching for what seems a lifetime for the key that turns the lock. This film helped me find my key.", Lisanne
"This film was just fascinating and really inspired me to want to learn more about herbs and considerably more about Ayurveda. This film taught me so much. I want to watch this numerous times. I am SO happy I subscribe to FMTV to have been able to watch this in its entirety. Brilliant film!" Ricki
"Thank you FMTV for adding this awesome movie. A fabulous find. This movie is jam packed with valuable information. I will be watching it a number of times. Chad's voice is so calm and soothing. These are the types of movies that has me recommend FMTV to friends and family. Please, please, please add more quality movies of this caliber and content. Absolute gold!", Dannieelle
"Wow. I got a lot out of this film. Have watched it twice so far because it has so much to offer. It is already helping my health improve. When you already have the interest and then you get the information it is exciting. I am currently living in an environment where health is not discussed or supported this way so thank you so much to the producer and to fmtv to make it available. All i want to do now is work out how to go and live in the Canadian boreal forest :)", Alison