Science on Screen: Embrace of the Serpent
Real Art Ways Science on Screen® season invites you to experience the unique combination of a feature film and a relevant talk from a notable local figure in science. Embrace of the Serpent (2015, Not Rated) tells the story of a young shaman who helps a sick German explorer and his local guide search for a rare healing plant in the Colombian Amazon during the early 1900s. Before the film, join Dr. Brandon Ogbunu in a talk the evolution of the human mind, how environmental factors mold our brain, and how our brain is constantly adapting to our changing world.