Ibogaine: Rite of Passage(2004)

Ibogaine: Rite of Passage Synopsis

Ibogaine is a plant extract that stops drug addiction. In this documentary, a 34-year-old heroin addict undergoes ibogaine therapy with Dr Martin Polanco at the Ibogaine Association, a clinic in Rosarito, Mexico. In Gabon, where use of the iboga root is traditional, a Babongo woman's tribe uses the plant to help her recover from a depressive malaise. Director Benjamin De Loenen interviews people formerly addicted to heroin, cocaine, and methamphetamine, who share their perspectives about ibogaine treatment.

Ibogaine: Rite of Passage (2004) is a documentary film directed by Benjamin De Loenen, released on September 27, 2004 with a runtime of 50m. Viewers rate it 6.8 out of 10 across 6 ratings.