Reviews
Overview
In 1981, anthropologist Linda Connor and filmmakers Tim and Patsy Asch returned to Bali with video cassette recordings of A Balinese Trance Seance. The resulting film presents some of her reactions to Connor as she watched and listened to herself for the first time. Jero had a unique opportunity to spontaneously and consciously react to and reflect upon the experience of possession. Her comments provide insight into how she feels while possessed, her understanding of sorcery, and her humility in the presence of the supernatural world. More mundane thoughts are revealed as well, for example the importance of the fine appearance of her house. Jero On Jero could most fruitfully be used as a companion to A Balinese Trance Seance, which would be shown first and followed by a discussion, before screening Jero Tapakan's own response.
Other films by Patsy Asch
A Celebration of Origins
1992
Releasing the Spirits: A Village Cremation in Bali
1991
Spear and Sword - A Payment of Bridewealth on the Island of Roti, Eastern Indonesia
1988
The Medium is the Masseuse: A Balinese Massage with Jero Tapakan
1983
