Gold Mining and Violence in the Amazon Rainforest (2022)

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Since Jair Bolsonaro assumed the presidency of Brazil in 2019, vast tracts of the Amazon rainforest and the indigenous communities that live in and care for it have been subjected to increasing violence and a rapid increase in illegal gold mining, encouraged by his administration's rhetoric and policies. The research had three interrelated dimensions: the policies adopted by the Bolsonaro administration, the violent attacks against Yanomami villages, and the destruction of the environment. The evidence strongly suggested that the policies and rhetoric of the Bolsonaro administration before and during his presidential term correspond with the rapid increase in environmental destruction and violence against indigenous peoples throughout the Amazon.

Director: Forensic Architecture
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 11 min
Release Date:
Production: Forensic Architecture
Country: United Kingdom
Original Language: en
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Gold Mining and Violence in the Amazon Rainforest about?
Since Jair Bolsonaro assumed the presidency of Brazil in 2019, vast tracts of the Amazon rainforest and the indigenous communities that live in and care for it have been subjected to increasing violence and a rapid increase in illegal gold mining, encouraged by his administration's rhetoric and policies. The research had three interrelated dimensions: the policies adopted by the Bolsonaro administration, the violent attacks against Yanomami villages, and the destruction of the environment. The evidence strongly suggested that the policies and rhetoric of the Bolsonaro administration before and during his presidential term correspond with the rapid increase in environmental destruction and violence against indigenous peoples throughout the Amazon.
Who directed Gold Mining and Violence in the Amazon Rainforest?
Gold Mining and Violence in the Amazon Rainforest was directed by Forensic Architecture.
How long is Gold Mining and Violence in the Amazon Rainforest?
Gold Mining and Violence in the Amazon Rainforest has a runtime of 11m (11 minutes).
What genre is Gold Mining and Violence in the Amazon Rainforest?
Gold Mining and Violence in the Amazon Rainforest is a Documentary film.
Where was Gold Mining and Violence in the Amazon Rainforest produced?
Gold Mining and Violence in the Amazon Rainforest was produced in United Kingdom.