Join us on Tuesday, August 2nd at 7pm for a discussion of the film Embrace of the Serpent.

Through parallel story threads set 40 years apart, this absorbing odyssey follows two Western scientists who travel deep into the Amazon jungle looking for a rare plant that possesses healing powers, with enigmatic shaman Karamakate as their guide.

Nominated to for Best Foreign Language Feature at the 2016 Academy Awards, Best International Film at the Film Independent Spirit Awards, and winner of the Sundance Film Festival's Alfred P. Sloan Award. Official Selection at the Cannes Film Festival.

You can access this film using Kanopy, a free streaming resource available with your library card. Reach out to Henry at 978-671-0948 ext. 4113 or hbarker@billericalibrary.org with any questions.

(Movie summaries courtesy of Kanopy)