Film Lens
In 'Os Arara', the documentary focuses on the efforts of the Frente de Atração Arara da Funai in Pará, Brazil, as they prepare expeditions to protect the Arara indigenous territory from the impacts of the Transamazônica highway. This highway has divided their land and led to violent confrontations between the Arara people and construction workers. The film features Sertanista Sydney Possuelo, who narrates the film and leads these expeditions to identify uncontacted groups and assess their population.
The documentary emphasizes the Arara's resistance to outside contact, which is seen as a threat to their way of life. Possuelo's leadership is crucial in establishing territorial boundaries to safeguard against invaders and loggers. The film presents the urgent need to protect the Arara's territory amidst increasing development pressures.
Why Watch
- •Meet Sydney Possuelo, a key figure in indigenous protection.
- •Find out how the Transamazônica highway affects the Arara.
- •See the violent confrontations between the Arara and construction workers.
Did You Know
•The documentary was released in 1983.
•The film has a duration of 107 minutes.
•Sertanista Sydney Possuelo leads expeditions to identify uncontacted groups.
Perfect For
Indigenous rightsAmazon rainforestEnvironmental protection