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The struggles and successes of two local women's groups fighting to preserve their land, forests & way of lif in Brazil's Amazon region. The women combine scientific study, political advocacy & grassroots activism to save their communities fields & forests from ranchers & loggers and to improve their standard of living. Through their participation in local politics & education, the women are gaining confidence & respect in what has been a traditionally male-dominated society. Environment
Call Number: WOMBRADAS26DVD
Original Title: Daughters of the Canopy
English Title: Daughters of the Canopy
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Country: Brazil
Subject/Theme: Women
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Director(FF): Trilby Mac Donald
Year: 2005
Distributor: Filmakers Library
Media Type: DVD
Language: portuguese w. subtitles
Time: 47 minutes
Age Level: Middle Scho ol and Up
Public Performance Rights: 0
Rating: NR


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