‘Waorani: Guardians of the Amazon’ Begins Award Season Push With FallDocs
variety.comNaman Ramachandran Environmental short documentary “Waorani: Guardians of the Amazon” is aiming to spread its message further with an awards season push beginning with FallDocs.
For thousands of years, the Waorani women of the Ecuadorian Amazon have lived in the biodiverse Yasuni area and coexisted within a delicate ecosystem, which has allowed them to flourish while preserving their unique customs and traditions.
A decision to drill for oil in a protected area of the Yasuni National Park was rejected by 60% of Ecuadorians in August. “Waorani Guardians of the Amazon” follows the journey of Ecuadorian director Luisana Carcelén as she ventures deep into the heart of the Waorani women’s community in Ecuador.
She unveils the testimonies of women who have assumed leadership roles and stand as steadfast guardians of their habitat and families, facing down the corporate and governmental powers that seek to demolish their home and silence their voices.
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