Film
Friends in High Places
2001 · 1h 23m · Documentary
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- 7.1
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Overview
In Myanmar (formerly known as Burma), the cult of nat spirit worship has survived both the triumph of a devastating military dictatorship and the widespread adoption of Buddhism. At the center of the cult are the spirit mediums, often homosexual men, who communicate with the nats and take on their flamboyant characteristics in ecstatic rituals. Guided by two lively 70-year olds, director Lindsey Merrison explores the role of the spirit mediums in Burmese society in this fascinating documentary.
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Crew
- Lindsey MerrisonDirector
Details
- Release date
- October 9, 2001
- Status
- Released
- Original language
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 23m
- Genres
- Documentary
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