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Before the Rain

Social and environmental consequences of mono-plantations and agribusiness

Location

Brazil

Released

June 2018

Duration

21:23

Tags
  • Brazil
  • Climate Change
  • Culture
  • Fighting Big Corporations
  • Indigenous Solutions
  • Participatory-made film
  • youth

In the Upper Xingu region, Brazilian Amazon, the agribusiness expansion has caused serious impact on the lives of indigenous peoples and local communities. One of the gravest consequences is the environmental and social changes that have impacted household livelihoods. The documentary follows the routines of young local leaders Anderson, Milene, Oreme and Tawa who unveil how the lives of their families and their communities have been affected and then they investigate alternative ways to minimise these changes.

Producers

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    ISA’s main focus is the defence of social and collective rights and assets related to the environment, cultural heritage and peop...

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    Brazilian NGO disseminating important stories about indigenous rights and climate change. Their mission is to deliver consistent indepe...

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