A journey of hope in the midst of crisis
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. Through a tapestry of voices, this award-winning documentary provides a raw and intimate look at the lives of those closest to the Amazon and peels back the layers of this critical situation to reveal a story that ultimately affects all of us. Directed by Edivan Guajajara, Chelsea Greene, and Rob Grobman, and produced by Academy Award winner Fisher Stevens with Leonardo DiCaprio serving as Executive Producer, the film is an exploration of the human spirit and our collective responsibility to protect the fragile balance of our world. Ultimately, it illuminates a path forward, where hope and unity can guide us toward a brighter future for the Amazon and our planet.
Best Documentary – Raindance Film Festival (2023)
First Prize Rigoberta Menchú – Montreal First Peoples’ Festival (2023)
Audience Award for Best Documentary & Creative Activism – Mostra São Paulo International Film Festival (2023)
International Green Film Award – Cinema for Peace (2024)
Shared Earth Foundation Award for Advocacy – DC Environmental Film Festival (2024)
Best Impact Campaign – Jackson Wild Media Awards (2024)
Jury Pick for Best Documentary – Bentonville Film Festival (2024)
Best Environmental Film – City of Angels Women’s Film Festival (2024)
Jury Award for Best Film – Another Way Film Festival (2024)
WWF Inspiring the Planet Award – Another Way Film Festival (2024)
Audience Award – Another Way Film Festival (2024)
Nominated: Impact Award – Wildscreen Panda Awards (2024)
Best Documentary – Begin Film Festival (2024)
Members’ Prize for Best Film – Films for the Earth (2024)
Experts Jury Prize for Best Film – Films for the Earth (2024)
Audience Award – Greenmotions Film Festival (2024)
Act for the Environment Award – Le Grand Bivouac Festival (Albertville, 2024)
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