Pioneers Resources

The Enemy God film tells the true life story of an extraordinary shaman (witch doctor), Shake. Shake has possession of many spirits, but the Spirit most feared by all Yanomamö is one they call "Yai Wanonäbalewä" – The Enemy God. When Shake was a young man, the nabas (foreigners) came to challenge his beliefs, and Shake set forth on a quest for truth – the truth that would ultimately shake a nation.

If you’ve seen the film, or are just purchasing it for the first time, you don’t want to miss this personal account of the making of the film – an incredible story itself!

Setbacks, spiritual warfare, amazing provision, delays, Indian uprisings, and dashed expectations were all very much a part of this miraculous story of God’s hand at work. In The Second Trail, author and film crew member, Amber Castagna, gives us an insider’s tour of the untold story of the making of The Enemy God.

Recommended reading for all ages. The included bonus DVD contains scenes from the film, crew interviews, trailers, and an explanation of shamanism.

The Second Trail: Behind the Scenes of "The Enemy God." By Amber Castagna. 218 pages, 2010.

Related resources:

• The Enemy God
• Spirit of the Rainforest
• Growing Up Yanomamö