In the Javari Valley, a remote jungle of western Brazil, a small
group of indigenous people fights for survival. They are living on
the edge, resilient survivors of a violent past, facing a wildly
uncertain future, the last warriors in a global battle to preserve
the precious resources of the Amazon rainforest, the most bio-diverse
place on Earth. Hundreds of miles away in Brasilia, the powerful
'ruralistas' ––wealthy land-owners––push for economic
development that will deforest the land, pollute the water and could
destroy the last refuge of human tribes that are centuries old. In
'Tribes on the Edge', Céline Cousteau tells a story beyond beauty
and the need to protect natural resources and bio-diversity. She asks
us to hear the human story and act in solidarity with indigenous
peoples to help preserve their communities, and the Amazon itself.
The revelation of her journey is that if these tribes go extinct, it
will trigger an irreversible chain of events that threatens the
survival of all mankind.
Biography:
Céline Cousteau is a humanitarian and environmental activist
working with a variety of mediums that range from documentaries to
art, from consulting with corporations and foundations to public
speaking. Each form shares the same message of interconnectivity
between humans and the natural world. As a documentary film director,
producer, and presenter, Céline is the founder and executive
director of CauseCentric Productions, creating cause-focused content.
Extending her family legacy and her expertise, Céline co-founded The
Outdoor Film Fellowship, a nonprofit program whose mission is to
empower young the next generation of filmmakers, creatives, and
activists to inspire change through leadership, film, and the arts.
Céline is ambassador for the TreadRight Foundation, on the board of
directors of the National Aquarium in Baltimore, and the advisory
boards of The Himalayan Consensus and Marine Construction
Technologies. Her previous work has included being Guest Designer for
Swarovski and Member of the World Economic Forum Council on Oceans.
