Empowering Indigenous youth through film
Beamafilm
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02/08/2023
World Day of Indigenous People, which will be commemorated on August 9th, is a time for recognizing the rights and resilience of Indigenous communities worldwide. This year's theme, "Indigenous youth as agents of change for self-determination," highlights the crucial role that young Indigenous people play in addressing pressing global challenges. One of the ways we can support and honour Indigenous youth is by amplifying their voices and stories. Beamafilm offers an array of captivating films that shed light on Indigenous cultures, struggles, and triumphs.
These films provide a platform for us to understand the historic and ongoing challenges faced by First Nations peoples, stemming from colonization and environmental or societal changes. By watching these stories, we can deepen our appreciation for their right to self-determination and meaningful decision-making, in ways that resonate culturally with their communities.
With young Waorani tribespeople in the headlines again this week we recommend streaming the powerful documentary, Spears from All Sides. Another remarkable film, The Solar National of Tokelau, shows Indigenous young people confronting issues like climate change, rising sea levels and preserving their heritage for future generations.
These eye-opening documentaries showcase indigenous youth contributing to a more sustainable and peaceful future, embracing cutting-edge technologies and acquiring new skills in their quest to make a difference. We can learn from their wisdom and support their participation in global efforts towards climate action, peace-building, and digital cooperation.
As we recognise International Day of Indigenous Peoples, our films can help foster a deeper appreciation for their resilience, rich culture, and invaluable contributions to our shared future. Join us in recognizing the pivotal role of young Indigenous people and the powerful role they play as agents of change for self-determination.
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Moving from the deep Amazon rainforest to Washington D.C. and back, Spears From All Sides follows the battle between big oil and the native Waorani people in Ecuador.
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The documentary tells the story of how the small New Zealand territory of Tokelau switched its power supply to 100% solar energy.
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Thousands gather to showcase their traditional costumes and celebrate every culture of Papua New Guinea at the annual 2-day Mount Hagen Show.
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A group of passionate and adventurous young people leave their known worlds behind to spend 100 days in the jungles of Borneo.
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Tall As The Baobab Tree gives a voice to the countless young girls in the developing world who are still being denied an education by forced early marriage.
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The story unfolds in a setting where activists make a moral case for acts of civil disobedience using the necessity defense. Movement lawyers defending activists in court must prove that the threat of the climate emergency justified acts of civil disobedience...
There is a new generation of warriors on Palm Island.
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On Australia Day 1988, the thoughts and attitudes of ordinary Aussies are revealed.
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A documentary about Native American role models, nation re-building and tribal justice via personal and professional stories of American Indian attorneys, tribal judges and their colleagues.
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In Australia, during the era of the Stolen Generations, thousands of Aboriginal girls were taken from their families and pressed into domestic servitude by the Australian Government.
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While the Indonesian army continues to dominate the indigenous inhabitants of West Papua, three friends gather in Melbourne to record outlawed folk songs with renowned Australian rock musicologist David Bridie.
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The stories of three characters in present-day Ethiopia, Italy and the USA take us on a journey through the living memories and tangible remains of the Italian occupation of Ethiopia. Crossing generations and continents, this often overlooked legacy still ties the...
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The Mississippi Delta is the fastest disappearing land on the planet, presently. This 5-part series chronicles the lives of individuals who are experiencing that loss in the deepest parts of the Bayou.
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Indonesian artists fight against a corrupt system.
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This powerful 2020 documentary transcends the rhetoric, following the inhabitants of San Juan County to reveal the mutual ideals between opposing ideologies: love and awe of a beloved land.
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25 years after the end of apartheid, what do women in a South African township dream of?
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