6:30 PM, Friday, September 20, 2024 PST
In the heart of the Brazilian Amazon, thousands of people are unlawfully invading protected lands, devastating centuries-old forests for resources and fast profits. Now as the health of the entire Amazon teeters at the edge, will Brazil and the world take notice?
We Are Guardians follows Indigenous forest guardian Marçal Guajajara and activist Puyr Tembé as they fight to protect their territories from deforestation, an illegal logger who has no choice but to cut the forest down, and a large landowner at the mercy of thousands of invaders and extractive industry. Through intimate, character focused storytelling, the film brings the issues to the forefront.
This is the powerful narrative at the heart of We Are Guardians — a story of hope and resilience amidst an unfolding crisis. Through a tapestry of voices, this award-winning documentary provides a raw and intimate look at the lives of those closest to the Amazon and peels back the layers of this critical situation to reveal a story that ultimately affects all of us. Directed by Edivan Guajajara, Chelsea Greene, and Rob Grobman, and produced by Academy Award winner Fisher Stevens with Leonardo DiCaprio serving as Executive Producer, the film is an exploration of the human spirit and our collective responsibility to protect the fragile balance of our world. Ultimately, it illuminates a path forward, where hope and unity can guide us toward a brighter future for the Amazon and our planet.
Presented by Meaningful Movies in Kirkland, Meaningful Moves Mt. Baker and Meaningful Movies Pt. Townsend.
Event Information
This event will be presented virtually over Zoom. Use the following Zoom link on the day of the event:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83751369295
Meeting ID: 837 5136 9295
(NOTE: this meeting link will not be available before September 20th)
Schedule
- 6:30 pm: Meeting starts; Introductions
Feature presentation We Are Guardians screened within the meeting - 8:00 pm (approximate): Community discussion
Watching on your Own
If you would like to view the film on your own schedule, please use this form to request a link. Registration information will be sent back to you via email, and the film will be available for screening between September 14th and September 20th.
You will still be able to join our community discussion at 8:00 pm on September 20th.
More Information
- Film Website:
weareguardiansfilm.com/learnmore - Take Action:
www.weareguardiansfilm.com/takeaction - Support Forest Guardians in the Amazon (GoFundMe):
www.gofundme.com/f/protect-the-amazon-we-are-guardians
*100% of the proceeds from this film will go directly to the Indigenous guardians.