"Yanuni": Film Follows Brazilian Indigenous Leader Juma Xipaia's Fight for the Amazon
"Yanuni": Film Follows Brazilian Indigenous Leader Juma Xipaia's Fight for the Amazon  
Podcast: Democracy Now! Audio
Published On: Tue Jan 13 2026
Description: The documentary Yanuni profiles Indigenous chief and activist Juma Xipaia, who has survived six assassination attempts while defending her people’s land from illegal gold miners and deforestation. The film is shortlisted for a 2026 Academy Award.