Breaking Leaves
Half-hour film showing how Haitian peasants use herbs and traditional medicine to cure ailments. The filmmaker interviews several Haitians, who demonstrate finding leaves and herbs in the countryside, then preparing them as poultices and infusions to accompany massage to help their friends and family.
- 1998
- 0 Hrs 20 Mins
- Other
Half-hour film showing how Haitian peasants use herbs and traditional medicine to cure ailments. The filmmaker interviews several Haitians, who demonstrate finding leaves and herbs in the countryside, then preparing them as poultices and infusions to accompany massage to help their friends and family.