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The Territory

Presented by California Film Institute and Mill Valley Film Festival at Christopher B. Smith Rafael Film Center, San Rafael CA

Jan 11 2023

The Territory

On-the-ground look at the fight of the Indigenous Uru-eu-wau-wau people against deforestation

TICKETS

Shows:
Wed, 1/11, 7:00 pm

On-Stage conversation with Special Guests
Producer: Will Miller
Film Subject: Neidinha Bandeirra
Moderated by Filmmakers Kristine Samuelson and John Haptas

The Territory provides an immersive on-the-ground look at the tireless fight of the Indigenous Uru-eu-wau-wau people against the encroaching deforestation brought by farmers and illegal settlers in the Brazilian Amazon.

With awe-inspiring cinematography showcasing the titular landscape and richly textured sound design, the film takes audiences deep into the Uru-eu-wau-wau community and provides unprecedented access to the farmers and settlers illegally burning and clearing the protected Indigenous land.

Partially shot by the Uru-eu-wau-wau people, the film relies on vérité footage captured over three years as the community risks their lives to set up their own news media team in the hopes of exposing the truth.

In Brazilian Portuguese and Tupi-Kawahiva with English subtitles.
Director: Alex Pritz (Brazil, Denmark,US 2022) 85 min.
Official Selection DocLands 2022

Special Screening