Edivan Guajajara and other Indigenous leaders in the Amazon confront illegal logging and corporate greed threatening their land and environment in Brazil.
Synopsis
Edivan Guajajara and other Indigenous leaders in the Amazon confront illegal logging and corporate greed threatening their land and environment in Brazil.
Synopsis
Edivan Guajajara stands among the towering trees of the Amazon rainforest, a region under siege from deforestation. "We Are Guardians" follows Indigenous leaders like Guajajara as they confront illegal logging, political corruption, and corporate greed threatening their land. Directed by Chelsea Greene and Rob Grobman, the film premiered at the 2023 Hot Docs Canadian International Documentary Festival. Executive producers Bruce Cohen and Leonardo DiCaprio lend their support to this urgent call for action against environmental destruction in Brazil.
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Why Watch
- See the impact of logging in Brazil under Bolsonaro's regime.
- Meet the filmmakers dedicated to saving the Amazon rainforest.
- Find out why Indigenous rights are crucial to environmental protection.
Did You Know
- The film premiered at the 2023 Hot Docs Canadian International Documentary Festival.
- We Are Guardians has a 100% approval rating from 10 critics on Rotten Tomatoes.
- Metacritic assigned the film a score of 69 out of 100 based on five critics.
- Christy Lemire rated the film three out of four stars.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who directed the documentary We Are Guardians?
We Are Guardians was directed by Chelsea Greene, Rob Grobman, and Edivan Guajajara.
What is the Rotten Tomatoes score for We Are Guardians?
On Rotten Tomatoes, 100% of 10 critics' reviews for We Are Guardians are positive.
When did We Are Guardians premiere?
We Are Guardians premiered at the 2023 Hot Docs Canadian International Documentary Festival.
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