Synopsis
Directed by Indigenous activist, Edivan Guajajara, and environmental filmmakers, Chelsea Greene and Rob Grobman, the film follows Indigenous forest guardian, Marçal Guajajara, and activist, Puyr Tembé, as they fight to protect their territories from deforestation, an illegal logger who has no choice but to cut the forest down, and a large landowner at the mercy of thousands of invaders and extractive industry. Through intimate, character-focused storytelling, the film brings the issues to the forefront, from the science of the Amazon Rainforest to the economic drivers of deforestation, weaving together politics, history, and economics.
Director
Edivan is an activist and filmmaker who creates photography and documentaries centering indigenous peoples’ perspectives, showcasing their struggle of land protection. Chelsea is a filmmaker specializing in documentary about wildlife and Indigenous guardians. Rob's work as a filmmaker has mostly focused on the environment and the inspiring people who've dedicated their lives to its protection.
Latin American Premiere
Director - Directors
Chelsea Greene, Rob Grobman, Edivan GuajajaraGuión - Screenplay
Productor - Producer
Fisher Stevens, Maura Anderson, Chelsea Greene, Zak KilbergMúsica - Music:
Jacob Yoffee, Roahn Hylton, PupilloSonido - Sound:
Paul HollmanCinematografía - Cinematography:
Chelsea Greene, Edivan Guajajara, Rob GrobmanEdición - Editor:
Atanas Georgiev, Carla Roda, Rob Grobman, Chelsea GreeneIntérpretes - Cast
Marçal Guajajara, Puyr Tembé, Valdir Duarte, Tadeu Fernandes, Luciana Gatti, Sônja Guajajara, Bruno Stankevicious BassiContacto - Contact
Travis Tammerotravis.tammero@unitedtalent.com