Documentary about the conflicts currently involving the Amazon. The film captures the everyday activity of several social groups fighting for their space, such as indians, landowners, landless workers, prospectors, among others. Scientists, specialists and public figures are interviewed, aiming to map out the current state of things and the consequences of the human occupation of the Brazilian Amazon.
Direction
Dual perspectives that refuse easy answers.
Production
Access to sides that usually don't share airtime.
Director
Daniel Augusto
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Released during Brazil's 2012 Forest Code debates, the film became accidental evidence in policy fights. Politicians from all sides cherry-picked moments to attack opponents.
Cameron joined after his 2010 trip to stop Belo Monte dam—he reportedly threatened to block distribution unless indigenous leaders, not just celebrities, got final cut approval.
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