A white witch doctor, also known as a white shaman or a white healer, is a term used to describe a person who practices alternative medicine and spiritual healing methods. White witch doctors often incorporate elements of indigenous or traditional healing practices into their work, blending their own beliefs and techniques with those of other cultures. While the term "white witch doctor" may conjure up images of a Westerner appropriating culture or engaging in cultural appropriation, it is important to note that not all white witch doctors do so. Many practitioners of alternative medicine and spiritual healing are genuinely interested in learning and honoring the traditions and practices they work with. White witch doctors can be found in various parts of the world, including Europe, North America, and Australia. Some may have studied under indigenous healers and shamanic teachers, while others may have learned through personal experiences and self-study.
(director: Henry Hathaway; screenwriters: Ivan Goff/Ben Roberts/from the novel by Louise A. Stinetorf; cinematographer: Leon Shamroy; editor: James B. Clark; music: Bernard Herrmann; cast: Susan Hayward (Ellen Burton), Robert Mitchum (“Lonni” Douglas), Walter Slezak (Huysman), Timothy Carey (Jarrett), Paul Thompson (Witch doctor), Otis Greene (Mekope), Mashood Ajala (Jacques), Charles Gemora (Gorilla), Everett Brown (Bakuba king); Runtime: 96; MPAA Rating: NR; producer: Otto Lang; Twentieth Century-Fox; 1953)
Struggling American big game wrangler Lonni Douglas Robert Mitchum and his ambitious Dutch business partner Huysman Walter Slezak catch animals for the zoos. Prelude The Necklace The Question Petticoat Dance The Village The Hut The Operation The Leopard Goodnight The Safari Elegy The Birth Little Mama Defiance Bakuba Boy Nocturne The Abduction The Shinbeck Bakuba Country The Skulls Morning The King The Past Departure The Camp Jacques The Three Doctors The Camp 2 Thirty Seconds The Fight Terror Recovery The Finale.
Some may have studied under indigenous healers and shamanic teachers, while others may have learned through personal experiences and self-study. Regardless of their background, white witch doctors often adopt a holistic approach to healing, viewing the mind, body, and spirit as interconnected. The methods used by white witch doctors can vary widely, as they draw from a diverse range of healing techniques.
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Kritzerland is proud to present a new limited edition soundtrack release – a classic score from the Golden Age and the score’s first standalone release:
WHITE WITCH DOCTOR
Music Composed and Conducted by Bernard Herrmann
White Witch Doctor, based on the 1950 novel by Louise A. Stinetorf, was a Technicolor adventure film filled with action and romance, and two stars, Robert Mitchum and Susan Hayward who were not only wonderful actors, but who exuded sex appeal. Director Henry Hathaway shot the film both on location and the Fox backlot – the beautiful photography was by ace cameraman Leon Shamroy. But what really sets the film apart from other African-set films of that era (and there were a lot of them) is the incredible score by Bernard Herrmann.
By 1953, Herrmann was already a Fox regular and both Alfred Newman and Zanuck were huge fans of his. For White Witch Doctor he delivered one of his greatest scores, yet not one that is known much these days. The film begins with the kind of main title that just propels you into the movie – pervasive percussion and drums over exciting strings and brass, clanging bells, and winds run amok – no one did this kind of main title better than Herrmann. Much of the score is breathtakingly beautiful with Herrmann’s amazing orchestral textures and colors. It also includes several appearances by the weird and ominous-sounding instrument the serpent to underscore suspenseful moments – an instrument he would also make great use of several years later for Journey to the Center of the Earth. Every cue is infused with Herrmann’s unique and brilliant harmonic character – in fact, much of the score plays like a preview of scores he would do for Hitchcock and the fantasy films that came later. There was no one who did it like Herrmann and this is one of his all-time great scores.
White Witch Doctor’s first release on CD was part of the big Bernard Herrmann at Fox box on Varese Sarabande. That set was a quick sellout and many fans missed out on its myriad pleasures, White Witch Doctor being among the best of them. It’s presented in that wonderful Fox push-pull stereo and the score sounds absolutely splendid.
White Witch Doctor is limited to 1000 copies only and is priced at $19.98, plus shipping. CDs will ship by the second week of July. However, never fear – on average we usually ship two to four weeks ahead of the official ship date.
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• Click on titles below to hear a song sample:
• Prelude
• The Necklace
The Question
Petticoat Dance
• The Village
• The Hut
The Operation
The Leopard
Goodnight/The Safari
Elegy
The Birth
Little Mama
Defiance/Bakuba Boy
• Nocturne
The Abduction
The Shinbeck
Bakuba Country
The Skulls
Morning
The King
The Past
Departure
The Camp
Jacques
The Three Doctors
The Camp #2
Thirty Seconds
The Fight
• Terror/Recovery/The Finale
Bonus track
Goodnight (three takes)
These may include energy work, herbalism, crystal healing, divination, ceremony, and ritual. White witch doctors often use their intuition and spiritual guidance to diagnose and treat various ailments. While some people seek out white witch doctors as an alternative to conventional medicine, it is important to remember that they are not licensed medical professionals. The effectiveness of their treatments may vary, and it is always advisable to consult a qualified healthcare provider for serious or life-threatening conditions. In summary, a white witch doctor is a practitioner of alternative medicine and spiritual healing. They often incorporate elements of indigenous or traditional healing practices into their work, taking a holistic approach to addressing the mind, body, and spirit. While some may engage in cultural appropriation, many white witch doctors genuinely honor and respect the traditions they work with. It is important to approach their methods with an open mind and consult a qualified healthcare provider for serious medical conditions..
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