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There is a Film screening and Q&A with Co-Director: Laura Graham Wednesday April 7th, 6:30 - 8 pm at Stanford University, Y2E2, lobby/ rm. 111 (see map Enter from Via Ortega) co-sponsored by E-IPER and Dept. of Anthropology; it's the first event in the 'Resource Extraction and Indigenous Amazonians Film Series'. In 'Owners of the Water', a central Brazilian Xavante, a Wayuu from Venezuela, and a US anthropologist explore a Xavante Indian campaign to protect a river from the impacts of Amazonian soy cultivation. The film highlights a civic protest showing the strategic use of culture to bring attention to deforestation and excessive use of agritoxins in agricultural industry. Featuring a diversity of opinions from both Xavante and non-indigenous peoples, 'Owners' showcases the potential of indigenous efforts to raise awareness about local issues while building networks among different native peoples and across nations. The Movie Trailer is below. Comments are closed.
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