Munduruku: Fish Women of the Forest

"Munduruku: Fish Women of the Forest" is a moving documentary about the lives and traditions of the indigenous Munduruku people of Brazil, as seen through the eyes of three female members of the Daje Kapap Eypi sound and video collective. In their struggle to protect their ancestral lands, the women use the camera as a weapon to record both their traditions and their indigenous mythology of the forest transforming people into plants and animals. The film offers viewers an intimate portrait of a culture where society and nature are intertwined. The film gives viewers a deeper look into the lives, cultures and struggles of the indigenous people. The film was shot in the Brazilian Amazon region.

Viewers have reported a deeper understanding and respect for the lives, cultures and struggles of indigenous peoples after watching the film. The film leaves a strong impact on viewers, revealing the hardships indigenous peoples face and their connection to nature.