I'm Dangerous With Love (2010)
Director
Michel Negroponte
Main cast
Dimitri Mugianis; Michel Negroponte
Genres
Documentary
Description
A haunting, visceral exploration of addiction and one contemporary man's fearless and determined quest for healing and redemption through the ancient wisdom of the Bwiti and their 'magical' plant, Iboga. For those seeking a path out of darkness, this film is not to be missed.
Michel Negroponte
Main cast
Dimitri Mugianis; Michel Negroponte
Genres
Documentary
Description
A haunting, visceral exploration of addiction and one contemporary man's fearless and determined quest for healing and redemption through the ancient wisdom of the Bwiti and their 'magical' plant, Iboga. For those seeking a path out of darkness, this film is not to be missed.
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