There's an idea ingrained into the mind of many individuals, the idea of the image of a witch. Green and grotesque in the face, unkempt hair, twisted limbs, often times keeled over and frail, given power only through their magic. When women were being falsely accused of witchcraft and then taken from their homes in the night, hidden, beaten, tortured until they were dragged into the streets for public execution before a cheering audience, it's no wonder this is the image that burned itself into people's minds.
Season of the Witch offers a new perspective, an honest look into witchcraft and what it actually is; what is actually entails. It works hard to offer a look from the other side, to derail the stigma that comes with witchcraft and those who proclaim themselves practitioners of the craft. And regardless of where you lie in your knowledge of the subject, the result is enthralling.
If you've ever been curious, ever wanted to know more about the subject of witchcraft, Season of the Witch is a great starting point that will give you a glimpse into the history and modernization of the subject and offer names and books that one might look into to continue their education. At 70ish minutes, it doesn't require much of your time and breezes by. Even with YouTube ads it was over before I knew it.
Give it a look. Follow it up with books, perhaps starting with some of the names given in this documentary. And be sure to keep an eye out for what Jerry Sword does next.
