Desc: Kuru: The Science and the Sorcery: Directed by Rob Bygott. With Russ Harris, Michael Alpers, Pako Ombeya, Atenamu Bavasa. KURU: THE SCIENCE AND THE SORCERY follows Australian scientist, Michael Alpers, deep into the jungles of Papua New Guinea; into a mysterious world of sorcery, cannibalism and tribal conflict.