We Are Guardians

This screening took place on Sunday, February 11, 2024 at 3:00 pmYukon Theatre

In the heart of the Brazilian Amazon, thousands of people are unlawfully invading protected lands, devastating centuries-old forests for resource extraction and fast profits. Now, as the health of the entire Amazon teeters on the verge of catastrophe, will Brazil and the world take notice?

Indigenous forest guardian Marçal Guajajara and activist Puyr Tembé stand at the frontlines of the fight, risking their lives to protect their ancestral lands from relentless invasions and deforestation. On the other side–Valdir, an illegal logger is trapped in a desperate struggle to make ends meet and sees no other way than continuing to cut down the forest.

The narrative at the heart of We Are Guardians is powerful — 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.

In English, Tupi, and Portuguese with English subtitles.