Produced by Leonardo Di Caprio, this tense, captivating documentary dives deep into the dangerous politics of the Amazon rainforest. Indigenous chief and climate justice leader Juma Xipaia has survived six assassination attempts. Now, she and her husband, Brazilian environmental protection agency official Hugo Loss, are expecting a child. Together this power couple devote their lives to defending the people and rainforests of their homeland, while raising a family. Their opposition is powerful—and dangerous: cash-fueled government drilling crews, operating out of illegal mining camps as they search for gold and other riches deep underground. Filmmaker Richard Ladkani masterfully weaves a complicated story crafting breathtaking shots of stunning landscapes with intense handheld footage of the life-and-death struggles facing a small, mighty resistance. Combining electrifying jungle action with intense personal drama, the film follows this passionate, committed couple as they battle gold miners and big business to create a healthy, hopeful future for their children, and for all of us. —Brendan Peterson
Producido por Leonardo DiCaprio, este documental tenso y cautivador se adentra en la peligrosa política de la selva amazónica. La jefa indígena y líder de justicia climática Juma Xipaia ha sobrevivido seis intentos de asesinato. Ahora, ella y su esposo, el funcionario de la agencia brasileña de protección ambiental Hugo Loss, esperan un hijo. Juntos, esta poderosa pareja dedica su vida a defender a la gente y los bosques de su tierra natal, mientras crían a su familia. Su oposición es fuerte y peligrosa: equipos de perforación gubernamentales movidos por dinero, operando desde campamentos mineros ilegales en busca de oro y otras riquezas bajo tierra. El cineasta Richard Ladkani teje magistralmente una historia compleja, combinando impresionantes tomas de paisajes espectaculares con intensas imágenes con cámara en mano de las luchas a vida o muerte que enfrenta esta pequeña pero poderosa resistencia. Al combinar la acción electrizante de la selva con un drama personal profundo, la película sigue a esta apasionada y comprometida pareja mientras lucha contra mineros de oro y grandes corporaciones para crear un futuro saludable y esperanzador para sus hijos… y para todos nosotros. —Brendan Peterson
Richard Ladkani is an award-winning director and cinematographer with over 50 documentaries to his credit, spanning urgent environmental, social, and political themes. His films include Sundance Audience Award-winner Sea of Shadows(2019) and The Ivory Game(2016) and Jane’s Journey (2010), both of which were shortlisted for the Academy Awards®. His body of work also includes The Devil’s Miner (2005) and the series Arctic Ascent (2024). In 2015, Richard and his wife Anita founded Malaika Pictures, a production company dedicated to cinematic, impact-driven storytelling.