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Eternal AmazonBy Belisario Franca

In a Nutshell

This 2014 Brazilian-made documentary from director Belisario Franca explores the future of the Amazon rainforest, emphasizing that the survival of the forest and its population depends on its ability to prove its economic value.

Favorite Quote

The Amazon is more fragile than it looks … You think it's impossible to destroy it, but every ecosystem has a point of no return, and if you take too much from it, it is no longer self-regulated and gets into a negative spiral, destroying itself.

Fabio Leite, economist

Introduction

The Amazon rainforest is the planet's largest area of continuous forest, accounting for 60% of Brazilian territory. It is the world's most biodiverse region and is home to 20% of the world's flowing fresh water.

Conversation about the Amazon has long been characterized by issues of sustainability. Exploitation and over-extraction of resources are threatening this unique environment.

With arresting music and cinematography, this 2014 documentary by Brazilian director Belisario Franca examines the delicate balance between economic and environmental factors in this extraordinary landscape.

The documentary showcases several sustainable projects to illustrate the necessity of exploitation-free development to ensure the future of the Amazon and its people.

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