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Amazon Unknown

2013•1h 15m•7.5/10

Documentary

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7.5/10(2)

Documentary about the conflicts currently involving the Amazon. The film captures the everyday activity of several social groups fighting for their space, such as indians, landowners, landless workers, prospectors, among others. Scientists, specialists and public figures are interviewed, aiming to map out the current state of things and the consequences of the human occupation of the Brazilian Amazon.

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James Cameron

James Cameron

Self

Al Gore

Al Gore

Self

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