A Quest to Heal: Beyond the Physical (2017)
Joao Texeira de Faria, also known as John of God, is a world famous spiritual healer from Brazil who has been attributed to many miracles that science cannot explain. His work attracts both controversy and acclaim. For the past 30 years, thousands of people from all over the world have been flocking to his remote village in Brazil in search of cures for illnesses Western medicine offers little hope. Film maker Michelle Mahrer follows the journey of two of her friends on a healing odyssey to Brazil - Lya Shaked from Australia has terminal cancer, and Fred Porter from USA has HIV. Will they be lucky enough to receive a miracle?
Director: Michelle Mahrer
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 58 min
Release Date: August 23, 2017
Cast
- Dr. Marc Cohen - Himself
- Craig Hassed - Himself
- Dr. Rick Sheff - Himself
- Caterina Pellegrino - Herself
- Peter Rule - Himself
Production: Michelle Mahrer Films
Country: Australia
Language: English
Original Language: en
Keywords
spirituality, south america, alternative medicine, faith healer
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is A Quest to Heal: Beyond the Physical about?
- Joao Texeira de Faria, also known as John of God, is a world famous spiritual healer from Brazil who has been attributed to many miracles that science cannot explain. His work attracts both controversy and acclaim. For the past 30 years, thousands of people from all over the world have been flocking to his remote village in Brazil in search of cures for illnesses Western medicine offers little hope. Film maker Michelle Mahrer follows the journey of two of her friends on a healing odyssey to Brazil - Lya Shaked from Australia has terminal cancer, and Fred Porter from USA has HIV. Will they be lucky enough to receive a miracle?
- Who directed A Quest to Heal: Beyond the Physical?
- A Quest to Heal: Beyond the Physical was directed by Michelle Mahrer.
- Who stars in A Quest to Heal: Beyond the Physical?
- A Quest to Heal: Beyond the Physical stars Dr. Marc Cohen, Craig Hassed, Dr. Rick Sheff, Caterina Pellegrino, Peter Rule.
- How long is A Quest to Heal: Beyond the Physical?
- A Quest to Heal: Beyond the Physical has a runtime of 58m (58 minutes).
- What genre is A Quest to Heal: Beyond the Physical?
- A Quest to Heal: Beyond the Physical is a Documentary film.
- Where was A Quest to Heal: Beyond the Physical produced?
- A Quest to Heal: Beyond the Physical was produced in Australia.