Documentary film is a potent tool for shifting perceptions about the challenges we face as a society. “The Wisdom of Trauma,” the latest documentary produced by Zaya and Maurizio Benazzo, reached over 4,000,000 viewers in over 200 countries. It depicts the pioneering work of Gabor Mate connecting the role of trauma to the skyrocketing rates of addiction and chronic illness that plagues Western society.

In today’s show, we are very excited to speak with our guests, filmmakers Maurizio and Zaya Benazzo, the artists behind the documentary “Wisdom of Trauma” featuring the work of Gabor Maté and explore what they experienced while making this fantastic film.

Shownotes:

• The Inspiration Behind The Film - 0:25
• Growth And Understanding Through Trauma - 7:23
• Getting The Message Across - 13:13
• How The Title Came To Be - 17:21
• A Growth Experience - 20:06
• Being More Compassionate - 25:59

To learn more about Zaya and Maurizio Benazzo register for the Wisdom of Trauma documentary: Wisdom of Trauma

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