Ancient warriors with smartphones fighting bulldozers—who says tradition can't be tactical?
Narrated by anthropologist Terry Turner, this illuminating documentary looks at the dramatic changes effecting central Brazil's Kayapo Indians as they adjust to the growing influence of modernity on their tribal culture. The confluence of the ancient and the contemporary in Kayapo daily life -- from hunting tortoises to protesting the building of a government dam to using modern electronics -- is a fascinating study in contrasts.
Cinematography
Stunning rainforest footage that breathes like another character.
Direction
Anthropologist narrator who actually respects his subjects' agency.
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
The Kayapo became internationally famous after this era for their savvy use of media—Turner himself helped broker their contact with outside journalists.
This documents pre-1988 Brazil, before indigenous land rights were constitutionally recognized—the dam fight here became precedent-setting.
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