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Documentary follows a young Indigenous leader and his mentor, who fight back in defense of the land and their way...
Documentary follows a young Indigenous leader and his mentor, who fight back in defense of the land and their way of life when Brazilian farmers seize protected areas of the Amazon rainforest belonging to their people.
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Colonialism is captured in real time through this documentary about increasing illegal invasions of an Indigenous community's sovereign land. It’s inspiring in the face of a chilling existential threat to see them rally with diverse skills and tools to protect their way of life.
97 %73 reviewsRotten Tomatoes® rating
81 %48 reviewsAudience score rating
"Its strength lies in the way it offers intimate access to people on several clashing sides of the situation, making for a complex, layered and thoughtful examination."
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Hollywood Reporter
Hollywood Reporter"The turf war in question takes on the heated urgency of a thriller."
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Variety
Variety"Gorgeously and sometimes ingeniously conceived..."
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IndieWire
IndieWire"A gripping snapshot of crimes in progress and an engrossing piece of cinematic activism..."
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Slash Film
Slash FilmThe Territory | Details
Award winner- Audience Award winner (World Documentary) and Special Jury Prize for Documentary Craft, at the 2022 Sundance Film Festival.
- Rating
- 12A, moderate threat, discrimination
- Runtime
- 83
- Genre
- Documentary
- Country of origin
- USA, Brazil, Denmark
