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Kuru: The Science and the Sorcery

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Director: Rob Bygott
Release date: 2010-12-01
Runtime: 52m
Language: EN
Status: Released

Kuru: The Science and the Sorcery — trailer

About Kuru: The Science and the Sorcery

Kuru: The Science and the Sorcery is a 2010 movie in the Documentary genre, directed by Rob Bygott, starring Judy Davis, Michael Alpers and Russ Harris. It has a runtime of 52 minutes. It holds an average rating of 8.0/10 from 1 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Kuru: The Science and the Sorcery in Italy — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

Australian scientist Michael Alpers dedicated over 50 years to researching Kuru, an obscure and incurable brain disease unique to the Fore people of New Guinea. Kuru was once thought to be a psychosomatic illness, an infection, a genetic disorder, even a sorcerer's curse, but Alpers' findings pointed to cannibalism as the culprit. Yet a recent discovery has proven to be even more disturbing: the malady is linked to mad cow disease and its human equivalent, variant CJD. With a decades-long incubation period, could a larger outbreak be on its way?

Cast

Judy Davis

Self - Narrator (voice)

Michael Alpers

Self

Russ Harris

Self

Pako Ombeya

Self

Themes & keywords

diseaseprionskuru

Frequently asked questions

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Kuru: The Science and the Sorcery is not on Netflix in Italy right now.

How long is Kuru: The Science and the Sorcery?+

Kuru: The Science and the Sorcery has a runtime of 52 minutes (52 minutes).

Who stars in Kuru: The Science and the Sorcery?+

Kuru: The Science and the Sorcery stars Judy Davis, Michael Alpers, Russ Harris and Pako Ombeya.

When did Kuru: The Science and the Sorcery come out?+

Kuru: The Science and the Sorcery is a 2010 movie directed by Rob Bygott.

What genre is Kuru: The Science and the Sorcery?+

Kuru: The Science and the Sorcery is Documentary film.

Who directed Kuru: The Science and the Sorcery?+

Kuru: The Science and the Sorcery was directed by Rob Bygott.