Ibogaine: Rite of Passage

Overview

Ibogaine is a plant extract that stops drug addiction. In this documentary, a 34-year-old heroin addict undergoes ibogaine therapy with Dr Martin Polanco at the Ibogaine Association, a clinic in Rosarito, Mexico. In Gabon, where use of the iboga root is traditional, a Babongo woman's tribe uses the plant to help her recover from a depressive malaise. Director Benjamin De Loenen interviews people formerly addicted to heroin, cocaine, and methamphetamine, who share their perspectives about ibogaine treatment.

Details

Status

Released

Release date

September 27, 2004

Original language

English

Spoken languages

French, English

Countries

Netherlands

Production

LunArt Productions,Triomf Producties

Director

Benjamin De Loenen

Budget

Not recorded

Revenue

Not recorded

Homepage

Official site

IMDb

tt0431823