Deep Dive: Our Children's River (2023)
Film Lens
Our Children's River presents the efforts of Indigenous guards in the Amazon who patrol their ancestral territories to protect against threats such as oil drilling, mining, and poaching. The film captures their unarmed, peaceful approach to defending their land, utilizing various technologies for monitoring and observing their environment. The daily activities of these guards, which include extensive hikes and careful surveillance, are often overlooked but are crucial for maintaining the integrity of their community's way of life.
The documentary emphasizes the significance of the Indigenous Guard's work in preventing environmental destruction in the Amazon. By showcasing their vigilance and community support, the film illustrates how these guardians ensure that their people can live according to their own values and traditions, free from external exploitation.
Why Watch
- •Meet the Sinangoe Indigenous Guard protecting their territory.
- •Follow unarmed patrols defending against illegal operations.
- •See how technology aids in monitoring the Amazon landscape.
Did You Know
•Indigenous guards patrol the Amazon to protect their land from oil and mining.
•The film features a cast including Morelia Medua and Nixon Andy Narvaez.
•The documentary has a runtime of 15 minutes.
Perfect For
Indigenous rightsEnvironmental protectionAmazon rainforest