The Last Shaman

7.2/1020171h 23mReleased

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James, giving himself 12 months before he has "a license to kill himself," sets off to the Amazon rainforest with hopes of finding a shaman who can save his life.

Released: May 12, 2017

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Sherry Haydock Freeman

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