The Territory

A fascinating film covering the Uru-eu-wau-wau indigenous of Brazil. The movie also portrays poor farmers who are also land grabbers. The mental gymnastics for the unwelcome guests is mind-numbing. They believe the land is theirs, because the Uru-eu-wau-wau don't exist. Filled with mystery, suspense and intrigue, director Alex Pritz shows just about no matter where you live, natives are treated poorly. Eventually, the Uru-eu-wau-wau turn the tables and develop a media team. They shot a good portion of the movie! Emotional and eye-opening, 'The Territory' is an impactful documentary that needs to be seen! Final Score: 8/10

As gorgeous as Avatar, but more rooted in the reality of ongoing environmental injustice on our planet. It paints a complex picture of this intricate issue over land grab in the Amazon, bringing the both the indigenous as well as the antagonist settler logic closer to the viewer.

This was an incredible disappointment. I'm usually excited when National Geographic puts out a new documentary, but this was awful. And awful is being kind. Not only is this documentary slow and boring - but there are no subtitles: you can't understand the dialogue. So what's the point of watching something if you don't know the story or what's going on? I only made it though 20 minutes of it before I turned it off, and I wish I could get that 20 minutes of my life back.

What a well made and nuanced perspective of an incredibly important micro-case of the largest issue facing humanity and life on earth. Must see.

I am not an Eco-warrior and I don't read The Guardian, but I found the film really interesting and thought-provoking: the effects on the families of activists; the perspective of the poor white settlers. The 18-year-old indigenous leader is fascinating - amazing maturity and so inspirational.

Really, just not that good. Incomplete story, overly bleak, with annoying audio gimmicks. Was hoping for more but would not recommend to anyone I know.

I find myself in the world of many - mock-umentaries - some are based on fact - but obviously - staged. This was a true version of a documentary! The involvement with National Geographic and their support in making this important film was very evident. How many times have we been 'told' that the climate change is due to fossil fuel - when indeed, we are using our planet's natural inner resources!! I would not buy an electric car - too expensive - and the need to charge a battery for 7-8 hours and use the expensive - highly expensive - cost of energu that is electric adds further to this cost! Then tehre is the inevitable - the higher price of repairs, maintenance, et cetera - and - the need to buy a new battery of this nature, when it is going - all batteries go! I live in the Mojave Desert - a new battery is needed every two years - do ther math. Why am I saying this? Simple, the real cause of the higher climatic temperatures is the Amazonian Rainforest being cut down for new homes and further exhausting our planet's need for fresh air - which is the basis of these incredible trees and jungle growth - they keep us alive! So - when the Indigenous peoples - whose population is down to 180 people!!!! - from thousands because of the diseases brought in and their villages taken away by 'prospectors" who have taken their land and lives. This was something that I knew about but had never seen up close in a cinema! Reality bites - stop the electric vehicles and start protecting the Amazon - there will be less drastic change in our atmosphere. The Earth knows how to protect itself - but it is being slaughtered by greedy people who want more land in the middle of nowhere - we need sanctuaries of forest and jungle to permit the Earth to exist -it doesn't come in an electric voltage machine - it comes from within! Thank you to National Geographic for producing and releasing this important knowledge - I do hope many will see it and realize that mankind is his own worst enemy. A great film!

They generally do not make captivating documentaries anymore. This rises to the top. It focuses on a very small indigenous Brazilian Amazon tribe, which tries to keep its land free of "settlers." The film is shot in part by the tribe, which has been provided equipment by the film's director. The 1988 Brazilian Constitution is supposed to protect the tribes and these lands, in part to protect the climate of the world. But Bosanaro, the present (trupian) President rejects this. Ultimately the 183 person tribe wins the struggle.

This is an important film for anyone who cares about the future of the planet.

Very deep, thought-provoking, and engaging documentary