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Women in Brazilian film are keepers of an ancient knowledge

In Women of Earth , Brazillian filmmaker Isadora Mayara travels to remote rural communities where she meets women who show her how the wisdom of the past can heal the future. They are traditional midwives, healers and community leaders. They are keepers of an ancient knowledge that we can’t afford to lose.
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Women of Earth by Brazillian filmmaker Isadora Mayara is featured at the World Community Film Festival. Photo supplied

In Women of Earth, Brazillian filmmaker Isadora Mayara travels to remote rural communities where she meets women who show her how the wisdom of the past can heal the future. They are traditional midwives, healers and community leaders. They are keepers of an ancient knowledge that we can’t afford to lose.

Watch trailer here

The 71-minute documentary is among 18 features at the World Community Film Festival Feb. 5-13.

For tickets and a full program guide, visit worldcommunity.ca/film-festival