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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 Maral Guajajara and Indigenous leader Puyr Temb stand at the frontlines of this fight, risking their lives to protect their ancestral lands from relentless invasions and deforestation. On the other sideValdir, 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 Mench Montreal First Peoples Festival (2023), Audience Award for Best Documentary & Creative Activism Mostra So, 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 Womens 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) E-tickets and Will-call All tickets purchased online will be sent as e-tickets to the email address associated with your account. The e-tickets will be listed within your confirmation email. If you would like your tickets to be in will-call please call or visit the box office during regular business hours. We can sell you a printed ticket over the phone and in person. If you completed your purchase and received an e-ticket but need a physical ticket please contact the box office before the day of the event and we can print them and have them ready. You can reach us at (812) 323-3020 ext 1.
