Into Amazonia
Description
Michael Palin travels on several rivers through the very heart of Amazonia. He meets the Yanomami tribe, and talks to their spokesperson about the threats to their way of life. He visits the magnificent Manaus Opera House, and samples some exotic Amazonian foods in Belem at the mouth of the Amazon. Traveling ever southwards to the upper reaches of the Xingu river he is welcomed to the Wauja tribe, one of the most colorful of all the Brazilian indigenous peoples. This leg of his journey ends in the capital Brasilia, where Michael meets up with rock star and political activist Dinho Ouro Preto. Contains nudity associated with indigenous cultures.
Runtime
55 min
Series
Subjects
Contributor
Geography
Genre
Date of Publication
[2014], c2012
Database
Films on Demand
Direct Link
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