Intimate Portrait: Witches on AllMovie

Lifetime's Intimate Portrait: Witches presents a discussion of ancient magic traditions and psychic customs. From the Brothers Grimm to The Wizard of Oz, witches abound in the lore of Western culture. The program traces the origins of witch beliefs to a time when society worshipped a goddess, and it also looks at the waves of paranoia inspired by witches' mysterious practices. The documentary features dramatizations of the Salem witch trials and interviews with modern-day followers of Wicca, women who gather around the world to celebrate the union of natural and supernatural forces.