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The Territory

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“The Territory” documents the ongoing struggle to preserve a section of the Brazilian Amazon rainforest. The film follows the collaborative work of scientists and Urukuia Indigenous people who are meticulously mapping and defending their territory against encroaching deforestation. It highlights the critical importance of Indigenous observational knowledge in understanding and protecting this vital environment, primarily for conservationists, researchers, and those interested in indigenous cultures and biodiversity preservation within the Amazon basin.

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What is the main conflict documented in the film The Territory?

The documentary details the struggle of the Uru-eu-wau-wau Indigenous people in the Brazilian Amazon as they fight to protect their land from illegal deforestation and encroaching settlers. They work alongside scientists to meticulously map the territory using drones to monitor and defend their borders.

Who directed The Territory?

The documentary was directed by Alex Pritz and co-produced by the Uru-eu-wau-wau people themselves. It won the World Cinema Documentary Special Jury Award for Documentary Craft at the Sundance Film Festival.

How do the Indigenous people in the film monitor their land?

Since Brazilian government agencies failed to adequately protect them, the Uru-eu-wau-wau use drones to surveil their massive rainforest territory. This allows them to capture real-time evidence of illegal logging to use in legal battles.

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