Keep the River on Your Right: A Modern Cannibal Tale
In 1955, gay anthropologist/artist Tobias Schneebaum travelled to the Peruvian jungle, where he joined a local tribe and participated in cannibalism. This astonishing documentary joins Schneebaum 45 years later as he retraces his visits to South America and New Guinea, relating his fascinating tale of darkness and redemption along the way.
Year: 2000
Genre: Documentaries, Film Festivals 2001, General Docos
Country: USA
Director: David Shapiro
Starring: Tobias Schneebaum
Duration: 93 Minutes
Rating: M
6.8/10
Location in store: Documentary (General)
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