“Living paintings. Captivating and one-of-a-kind work.” GOLDEN GLOBES HOLLYWOOD FOREIGN PRESS ASSOCIATION
"Transcendental visual approach."
EAST BAY TIMES
“One of those rare pieces of cinema which could permanently change the way you think.” EYE FOR FILM
“Blurs the lines and boundaries that divide the documentary and fiction”
BAY AREA REPORTER
While traveling through the Amazon, Uýra shares ancestral knowledge with Indigenous youth to promote the significance of identity and place, threatened by Brazil's oppressive political regime.
Through dance, poetry, and stunning characterization, Uýra boldly confronts historical racism, transphobia, and environmental destruction, while emphasizing the interdependence of humans and the environment.
