In the final month before Brazil's 2022 presidential elections, tribal leader Almir campaigns across Rondônia while his daughter Txai travels abroad to raise awareness.
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In the final month before Brazil's 2022 presidential elections, tribal leader Almir campaigns across Rondônia while his daughter Txai travels abroad to raise awareness.
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Almir Suruí campaigns across Rondônia, Brazil, in the lead-up to the 2022 presidential elections. His daughter, Txai Suruí, travels internationally to raise awareness about the destruction of the Amazon rainforest. The election pits incumbent President Jair Bolsonaro, who supports logging and mining in Indigenous territories, against challenger Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, who promises to protect the Amazon and uphold Indigenous rights. The film follows their efforts during the critical final month of the campaign.
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Why Watch
- Meet Almir and Txai Suruí, key figures in Indigenous rights.
- See the impact of Brazil's 2022 elections on Indigenous communities.
- Follow the fight to protect the Amazon rainforest.
Did You Know
- In 2022, Bolsonaro's policies allowed logging and mining in Indigenous lands.
- Txai Suruí is a young activist raising awareness abroad about rainforest destruction.
- Almir Suruí is campaigning for a congressional seat in Rondônia.
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What were the main issues for the Suruí in the 2022 presidential elections?
The Suruí faced threats from logging and mining companies under President Bolsonaro, while his opponent Lula promised to protect the Amazon and uphold Indigenous rights.
Who are the key figures followed in the documentary?
The documentary follows tribal leader Almir and his daughter, activist Txai Suruí, during the final month of the 2022 elections.
What actions did Txai Suruí take during the campaign?
Txai Suruí traveled abroad to raise awareness about the destruction of the rainforest.
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