[MPWG] Film release: Numen: The Healing Power of Plants

[De Angelis, Patricia]

Please see the message below about a gorgeous film that is being released
called, Numen: The Healing Power of Plants.  It is a welcome arrival for
those of us who believe in the power of plants, highlighting several major
concepts that demonstrate the relevance of medicinal plants to our everyday
lives and to our future.  It features an array of our best known and most
beloved medicinal plant experts. The producers have indicated that all
sales are currently slated to support the further dissemination of the film
so that they may bring the information to wider audiences.


Patricia S. De Angelis, Ph.D.
Botanist, Division of Scientific Authority-US Fish & Wildlife
Service-International Affairs
Chair, Medicinal Plant Working Group-Plant Conservation Alliance
4401 N. Fairfax Dr., Suite 110
Arlington, VA  22203
703-358-1708 x1753
FAX: 703-358-2276

Promoting sustainable use and conservation of our native medicinal plants.
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From: Ann Armbrecht <a.armbrecht at gmail.com>
Date: Fri, Jul 5, 2013 at 8:00 AM
Subject: following up
To: Patricia_DeAngelis at fws.gov



*Numen: The Healing Power of Plants*

*DVDs Now Available!** *



We’re thrilled to announce that the new DVD is now available for sale on
our site <http://www.numenfilm.com/buy-the-dvd.php>! We have a limited
number, so order them soon!



*Host a Screening*



We have expanded the options for hosting a screening and now have less
expensive options for smaller, in-home screenings. Please note that if you
intend to use the film for your classes you will need to purchase the
teaching license.



You can read more about screening licenses
here.<http://www.numenfilm.com/screenings.php>



Your purchase of the film supports our further outreach-thank you in
advance!



*Tell Five Friends about the Film!*



Many of you receiving this newsletter have already seen the film – we would
love your help in reaching those who haven’t! Please tell 5 friends about
it! We’ve included a sample message to make it easy for you to do so ~
thank you in advance!



Dear Friends,



            I want to share with you a newly released film that I think
will interest you. Numen: the Healing Power of Plants is a documentary film
about our connection to the earth. Featuring stunning footage of medicinal
plants and thought-provoking interviews with herbalists, doctors,
activists, and many others, the film explores what we’re doing to the earth
and how that is reflected in our bodies. Numen explores ways to heal this
relationship - plant medicine is one way, food is another, lifestyle
choices are yet another that are all explored in the film. Most broadly,
the film inspires us all to deepen our relationship with the natural world
and reminds us of the healing made possible by re-embracing our place in
the wider web of life.



            Beloved herbalist Rosemary Gladstar says about the film:



“Numen is a magnificent depiction of the healing essence of plants. The
filmmakers captured the magic, the mystery, the beauty of plants and their
importance as herbal medicine in our contemporary healthcare system.
Inspiring and educational, Numen has a place in the library of anyone
interested in medicine, plants, gardening and earth ecology. It's a
powerful film that I'll recommend that everyone see.”



            Their site has more information on the film, resources on
making herbal teas and tinctures, creating your own herbal first aid kit,
how to treat fevers, anxiety, depression and more!



            Thanks so much,

_______________

Ann Armbrecht, PhD
802 224 7001
www.numenfilm.com
http://www.numenfilm.com/blog/
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