The Spirit Of Tatá
Directed by James Whitney
2024
Tatá Yawanawá is one of the oldest shamans of the Amazon. At 103, he carries the responsibility of safeguarding his tribe’s spiritual legacy through the harsh years of colonization.
The film follows Tatá’s final days — a historic and challenging moment for the tribe, facing both the loss of their beloved teacher and the potential disappearance of their great temple of knowledge.
At the request of the experienced director James Whitney, the soundtrack became an ancestral modern ceremony, connecting with the ritual depth and origins of this land.
Documentary Film
︎︎︎USA
︎︎︎Brazil
The film follows Tatá’s final days — a historic and challenging moment for the tribe, facing both the loss of their beloved teacher and the potential disappearance of their great temple of knowledge.
At the request of the experienced director James Whitney, the soundtrack became an ancestral modern ceremony, connecting with the ritual depth and origins of this land.
Documentary Film
︎︎︎USA
︎︎︎Brazil