Parents' Guide to We Are Guardians

Movie NR 2025 82 minutes
We Are Guardians movie poster: Indigenous Brazilian woman in headdress looks up to the sky

Common Sense Media Review

Christie Cronan By Christie Cronan , based on child development research. How do we rate?

age 13+

Mature themes in timely, compelling Amazon rainforest docu.

Parents Need to Know

Why Age 13+?

Any Positive Content?

  • We Are Guardians: a group of Indigenous peoples of the Amazon stand together in the rain forest
  • We Are Guardians: Two Indigenous men inspect a rain forest tree that has been cut into
  • We Are Guardians: An indigenous man uses his pointer finger to paint his face with bright orange red paint

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What's the Story?

Following the plight of the native people who live there, WE ARE GUARDIANS takes an eye-opening look at the ongoing efforts to save and restore what's left of the Amazon Rainforest.

Is It Any Good?

Our review:
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Timely and convincing, this documentary urges collective responsibility and action to save the Amazon rainforest with a creative new approach. Blending realism with optimism, this documentary doesn't shy away from the environmental concerns, political turmoil, and economic battles, but rather refocuses its efforts on personal narrative and human emotion—adding a complex perspective on this vitally important ecosystem. While the political and corporate corruption on the country may have been glossed over a little, giving the Indigenous people a voice and a spotlight allows the people to share their stories with authentic spirit and passion so strongly that it's hard to walk away from such a powerful film and not be changed. Emotionally charged and powerfully heartfelt, this film is a strong reminder that this truly is OUR fight.

Talk to Your Kids About ...

  • Families can talk about the influence of documentaries like We Are Guardians. Do you feel motivated to do something after watching this film? Does this film change the way you think about environmental issues? What actions does this documentary suggest, either directly or indirectly?

  • What did you learn about the Indigenous culture and people of the Amazon Rainforest? How are the Indigenous peoples represented in this film? Do you think they're portrayed accurately and respectfully? Why is it important to hear stories directly from the people affected?

  • Do you think this film shows both sides of the issue or just one viewpoint? Which parts of the film felt like facts and which parts felt like opinions? How can we verify the information presented in this film?

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