
The drug of the Pacific
Kava is the drug of the Pacific. A soothing drink that puts everyone on the same level and encourages discussion. Michael Koch, a German linguist who lived in Fiji for a long time, explains to us why he is seeking to reintroduce this social act in Polynesia, while Sébastien Galliot, a researcher at the CNRS, sheds scientific light on this ritualized exchange.
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The drug of the Pacific
- Overview
- Cast
- Crew
Status
Released
Release Date
Oct 31, 2019
Runtime
0h 14m
Genres
Documentary
Original Title
La drogue du Pacifique
Production Companies
In Vivo Prod
Director
Jonathan Bougard
Budget
$3,000
Description
Kava is the drug of the Pacific. A soothing drink that puts everyone on the same level and encourages discussion. Michael Koch, a German linguist who lived in Fiji for a long time, explains to us why he is seeking to reintroduce this social act in Polynesia, while Sébastien Galliot, a researcher at the CNRS, sheds scientific light on this ritualized exchange.