Raoni Metuktire

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Raoni Metuktire

Born January 1, 1932 · Peixoto de Azevedo, Mato Grosso, Brazil (age 94)

Raoni Metuktire (born in 1932), also known as Chief Raoni or Ropni, is an Indigenous Brazilian leader and environmentalist. He is a chief of the Kayapó people, a Brazilian Indigenous group from the plain lands of the Mato Grosso and Pará in Brazil, south of the Amazon River and along Xingu River and its tributaries. He is internationally famous as a living symbol of the fight for the preservation …

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Índio Cidadão?Índio Cidadão? · 2014
Índio Cidadão?
2014
MovieDocumentary
The Kaiowa and Guarani Nation, oblivious to Law and Justice, reveals the testimonial narrative of the indigenous genocide underway in the state of Mato Grosso do Sul.
RaoniRaoni · 1978
Raoni
6.01978
MovieDocumentary
A documentary on the life of Raoni Metuktire. The film portrays issues surrounding the survival of the indigenous Indian tribes of north central Brazil.
The Chief's Call: Inheritance, Land, and FutureThe Chief's Call: Inheritance, Land, and Future · 2024
The Chief's Call: Inheritance, Land, and Future
2024
MovieDocumentary
Through personal stories, interviews, and images captured in the Piaraçu village during the event "The Call of Chief Raoni," we discuss the importance of standing for indigenous rights and environmental protection arising from their presence in the territories as a fundamental part of efforts towards a balanced climate.
Raoni, Uma Amizade ImprovávelRaoni, Uma Amizade Improvável · 2023
Raoni, Uma Amizade Improvável
2023
MovieDocumentary
The Hills of DisorderThe Hills of Disorder · 2006
The Hills of Disorder
7.32006
MovieDocumentary
Carapiru is a member of one of Brazil's remaining indigenous peoples, living in harmony with nature and making wise use of the local flora and fauna. But Carapiru is suddenly forced to fend for himself and flees into the nearby rain forest, building a new life for himself with the help some sympathetic settlers. However, after rebuilding his life Carapiru is uprooted once again, this time by government agents. A expressive visual storytelling in this study of the native peoples of Brazil in the 21st century.

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