103 MINS
Indigenous
Toroboro: The Name Of The Plants
Twenty-five years after a renowned ethno-botanical study in the Ecuadorian Amazon region inhabited by the Waorani, the central figures involved reunite. Members of the community talk about the genocidal colonization of their people since the arrival of Christian missionaries. The main threats to their survival are now the oil and timber industries.
Country
Brazil
Ecuador
Language
Spanish, Wao Tededo
Premier Status
North American Premiere
Categories
Documentary Feature
Credits Section
- Director Manolo Sarmiento
- Writer Manolo Sarmiento
- Cinematographer Daniel Andrade
- Producer Manolo Sarmiento for La Maquinita, Daniel Andrade for La Maquinita
- Editior Manoela Ziggiatti
- Music/Composer Mateo Herrera
Key Cast Members