When Atikamekw elder Charles Coocoo sees the devastating impact of addiction on Indigenous youth in Canada, he travels to the Peruvian Andes to understand its source. There, he discovers a thousands-year-old tradition where the coca leaf is a sacred symbol of healing, community, and spiritual connection, far removed from the dark reality of illegal trade.
Discover the powerful clash between ancient tradition, international prohibition, and a modern crisis affecting communities worldwide.
Director: Felix Atencio-Gonzales
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Video “Mama Coca, the Sacred Leaf of Peru” was uploaded on 08/04/2026 to Youtube Channel Best Documentary