Children of the Amazon (2008)

Photographer and director Denise Zmekhol returns to the Amazon in 2007 to document changes to the people and the land as development takes over more of the rainforest.

Director:

Denise Zmekhol

Writers:

Denise Bostrom, Ellen Bruno,

Stars:

Chico Mendes, Elenira Mendes, Chief Almir Surui

Cast

Credited cast:
Chico Mendes	...	Himself (archive footage)
Elenira Mendes
Chief Almir Surui	...	Surui Leader

Storyline

Photographer and director Denise Zmekhol returns to the Amazon in 2007 to document changes to the people and the land as development takes over more of the rainforest.

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Plot Keywords:

amazon | rainforest | acre brazil | indigenous | chico mendes | 

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Taglines:

Journey with Brazilian filmmaker Denise Zmekhol to the heart of the Amazon rain forest, in search of the indigenous children she photographed 15 years ago.

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Genres:

Documentary

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Details

Country:

Brazil USA

Language:

English Portuguese

Release Date:

4 October 2008 (USA)

Company Credits

Production Co:

Independent Television Service (ITVS), ZD Films

Technical Specs

Runtime:

72 min 72 min (original release)

Sound Mix:

Stereo (Stereo)

Color:

Color Black and White (archive footage) Color (DVcam)

Aspect Ratio:

1.78 : 1

User Reviews

unbiased account of drastic changes and the impact on affected population

this is a warm felt, yet unbiased, account of the drastic changes faced by populations depending on the Amazon rain forest for their livelihood. They see what they have always known to be there disappear: the forest they call home, their way of life, their values, their traditions. This is a voice for those who have no choice. I am glad they have this voice.... I find myself watching it over and discovering more the second and third time around. The story line with political back ground information is focused on one area in this vast forest, but brings to life the struggles faced by most likely many others.... It is painful to watch this film.... I felt myself wanting to stop the trees from falling, yell at the people in their pig machines to leave the beautiful forest and the life in contains alone. But greed is so powerful many forget who pays the price, and watching the story unfold brings home the powerlessness of the people who call the Amazon their home. This film succeeds in bringing the loss of the rain forests to life in all its tragedy for the people of the Amazon. I love the idea to revisiting the children after 15 years to tell what happened........