Thursday 31st October, 2.30-4.30pm, $Donation/koha
31 October 2024
CWEA, Christchurch
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? Indigenous forest guardian Marçal Guajajara and Indigenous leader Puyr Tembé stand at the frontlines of this 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. This is the powerful narrative at the heart of We Are Guardians — a story of hope and resilience amidst an unfolding crisis. Join us for a screening of this powerful film followed by a cuppa and a discussion of the issues raised.
