THE SHAMAN AND DROPOUT PSYCHOLOGIST Film Trailer
December 10 in Los Angeles is the USA film premiere, with me live in discussion after
Film trailer for my new film, THE SHAMAN AND DROPOUT PSYCHOLOGIST
I’m so excited to share my big news! The trailer is here for my new and first film, THE SHAMAN AND DROPOUT PSYCHOLOGIST. I’ve always been a person who likes to say what I have done, not what I am going to do. It keeps out the noise of others opinions and limiting thoughts, so I can stay focused on bringing to life what has not been done before. I’m here to make change, not make something in response to the input of others who don’t want to shine as bright. 👻🔥 So despite this film being a couple of years in the making, few knew about this project including my own family. It felt right to bring this project to the screen without the haters hating until I give them something to hate on. 😁 And now it is here!
The USA film premiere is this Tuesday, Dec 10, in Los Angeles at the Philosophical Research Society. Eek - I’m pinching myself! Director QandA with me live and in person will follow the screening. Details for tickets and more info below.
Movie description:
Filmed in Mongolia, this documentary is an intimate portrait of an elder female shaman named Altantsetseg. We have rare, complete access to be with Altantsetseg as she prepares for, and goes into a shaman's trance. Altantsetseg explains each step of her process with us. Much of what is known about shamanism focuses on objects and rituals, because that is all the uninitiated can see. Shamans see with more than their eyes. Uniquely, the filmmaker, Frances Ulman, is also an initiated shaman, and a mentee of Altantsetseg. Previously Frances was a clinical psychologist but left it all behind when the spirits called her onto her path. This is a film about a shaman, directed by a shaman. The close, personal relationship between these two women from different parts of the world is the alchemy of the film. It allows us into spaces within shamanism others have not brought to the screen. The weaving of similarities and profound differences between Altantsetseg and Frances emerges as an exploration of shamanism and much more. We see the power of relationships, the myths of western psychology, and ways of balancing living sacredly with cellphones. Living in a world that doesn't always remember, here we are shown a way home to our hearts. Running time: 99 min
Upcoming, I plan on hosting online viewing events, with live discussion with me to follow. I will share here when there is something to announce. For now, please take a look at the trailer if you feel called. And hope to see you in LA next week if you live nearby.
You can follow this link for more info and for ticket purchase:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-shaman-and-dropout-psychologist-la-premiere-director-qa-tickets-1071975019139?aff=oddtdtcreator
I hope you can join me, whether in person or for an online Film Viewing And Conversation event. Thanks for being here.
❤️,
Frances