Many became Christians, assured that they would be considered more civilized. Since then civilization has been used to refer to almost anything that distinguishes man from the animal. Almost every culture regards its way of life as the supreme achievement of the ages. The end-product is the strong conviction of brotherhood and respect for the earth. The film permits a glimpse into the pure hearts and minds of this people, but to share in Alan Ereira's adventure fully one should read the book.
Every paragraph is worthy of note and calls for response.
In this writer's opinion, Ereira's commitment to the Kogi, their elders or Mamas, is well taken. The Kogi have told us repeatedly the Highest dwells within us. Few outsiders would have the grasp or the stamina to take instruction from the Mamas. In the beginning, there was blackness. Only the sea.