My Foreign Land

A grounded, politically charged documentary that follows two generations fighting for survival, mixing urgency with quiet resolve.

Directed by

Coletivo Lakapoy, João Moreira Salles

Genres

Documentary

Starring

Txai Suruí, Almir Narayamoga Suruí, Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva

Overview

For the Suruí, an indigenous people in western Brazil, there was a lot at stake in the 2022 presidential elections. Under incumbent President Bolsonaro, logging and mining companies were given free rein in their territory. His opponent Lula, on the other hand, pledged to protect the Amazon and uphold Indigenous rights. Tribal leader Almir and his daughter, the young activist Txai Suruí, are each followed during their campaign in the final month before the elections. While Txai travels abroad to raise awareness about the destruction of the rainforest, Almir campaigns across the state of Rondônia, seeking support for his congressional bid.

How it feels

Earnest and tense. Measured and needs your attention.

About

Politics, environment, colonialism, race

Content

Mild violence and language. No gore or sexual content.

Note

Written by AI, so it can be wrong. Full breakdown

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