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Deep Dive: We Are Guardians (2025)

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We Are Guardians
We Are Guardians is a 2023 documentary film focused on the efforts to save the Amazon rainforest from deforestation. Directed by Chelsea Greene, Rob Grobman, and Edivan Guajajara, the film presents a critical view of logging in Brazil, particularly under the regime of former President Bolsonaro, who aimed to suppress Indigenous rights and exploit natural resources. The film features insights into the environmental and social implications of these actions. The documentary premiered at the 2023 Hot Docs Canadian International Documentary Festival and has received positive reviews from critics. On Rotten Tomatoes, it holds a 100% approval rating from 10 reviews, while Metacritic assigned it a score of 69 out of 100 based on five critics. The film's narrative is reinforced by commentary from critics like Christy Lemire and Kent Hill, who emphasize the urgency of the environmental crisis depicted in the film.

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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Environmental activismIndigenous rightsAmazon rainforest conservation