We Are Guardians

We Are Guardians

A film by Edivan Guajajara, Chelsea Greene, and Rob Grobman

We Are Guardians follows Indigenous forest guardians Marçal Guajajara and activist Puyr Tembé as they fight to protect their territories from deforestation, while also exploring the struggles of an illegal logger and a landowner besieged by invaders and extractive industries. Through intimate storytelling, the film examines the Amazon Rainforest’s pivotal role in global climate stability and the economic drivers of its destruction. Blending politics, history, science, and consciousness, it provides a deep dive into this complex crisis. Directed by Edivan Guajajara, Chelsea Greene, and Rob Grobman; produced by Fisher Stevens and executive produced by Leonardo DiCaprio.

*100% of the proceeds from this film will go directly to the Indigenous guardians. 

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Director

Edivan Guajajara, Chelsea Greene, and Rob Grobman

Producer

Fisher Stevens, Maura Anderson, Chelsea Greene, Zak Kilberg

Runtime

82 minutes

Rights Represented

Impact Only - sponsored screening licenses available

Captions Available

English

Language

Portugese

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Festival & Awards

Official Selection 2023 – Hot Docs

WINNER – First Prize Rigoberta Menchu – Montreal First People’s Festival

WINNER- Best Documentary – Raindance Film Festival

WINNER – Audience Award for Best Documentary – Mostra São Paulo International Film Festival

WINNER – Green Film Award – Cinema for Peace

WINNER – Shared Earth Foundation Award for Advocacy – DC Environmental Film Festival

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We Are Guardians

As the Indigenous forest guardians fend off the incessant encroachment of illegal loggers and invaders, a global story erupts entwining science, politics and ultimately the fate of the Amazon rainforest.

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