It's Now or Never! Twenty Years of Struggles

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From the Conflicts in the Amazon series in the Video in the Villages collection
By Mari Corréa, Vincent Carelli
color, 31 min, 1998

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In April 1997, the Makuxi Indians of North Roraima commemorate their struggle to have their land holdings recognized by the Brazilian government. Through testimonials, skits and animation, they re-create a history of forced labor and exploitation at the hands of whites. Miners brought alcohol and disease to the indigenous community, but the Makuxi fought back. Through brave demonstrations and other tactics, they eventually regained their rights and land. Visitors and journalists witness this history lesson, and so do a new generation of Makuxi children, who are learning how vital it is to protect their cultural heritage.

other films from the Conflicts in the Amazon series:
Free-For-All In Sararé

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