

“not optimistic, hopeful”
The documentary explores the curative knowledge and resistance by african-rooted religion leaders in the Amazon, highlighting the connection between humans, nature, and spirituality. In Manaus, forested areas become spaces of healing, while the film fosters a dialogue between traditional knowledge and the need to rethink our relationship with the environment.
Director
Luiza Flores, Damiana Bregalda, Gabriel Andion, Gabriel Bôtto
Writers
Gabriel Bôtto, Gabriel Andion
Release Date
March 21, 2025
Runtime
0h 31m
Status
Released
Original Language
pt
Vote Count
1
Universidade Federal do Amazonas
COLAR (Laboratório de Antropologia da Vida, Ecologia e Política)
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