A wonderfully compelling documentary about a subject that most US residents know little about. Told through some powerful voices about what is happening in South America to the indigenous peoples. Worth a watch for an education on a story that deserves to be seen and heard. I recommend.
7 Reviews
Music and Narratives of Protest
GilbertS-8514 December 2020
My Blood Is Red follows the indigenous musician and hip-hop artist, Kunumi MC (Werá Jeguaka Mirim), and gives us a window into indigenous genocide and its connection to Brazil's land and human rights. The artist and his music are the story's anchors as we follow him on his identity, protest, and musical journey. But more than this, it's about filmmaking, story-making, and taking control of narratives. The subject matter is serious, and this is a must-see, especially if you have little idea of what is happening right now with the indigenous genocide in Brazil and the world.
Powerful and illuminating
NUDavis859-113 December 2020
A great documentary that uses an indigenous rapper in Brazil to tell the plight of his people facing violence and genocide. This well crafted documentary really takes us back to the fundamental roots of what rap is supposed to represent: as a vehicle to show the injustices that no one is seeing. And it does a fine job showing it as I was unaware of the severity of the situation until watching this illuminating documentary.
This is Important
DonSwanson10 December 2020
Sheds Light on an Important Underserved Topic
julianbaner16 December 2020
This documentary follows a young, politically charged, hip-hop artist: Kunumi MC. In doing so, it follows the subjects of his music through various archival footage and interviews with indigenous people of Brazil. The result is an eye-opening, humanistic journey backed by excellent editing and music. The stories told are genuine, brutal, honest, and important. Would recommend.
Powerful doc
directortim20129 December 2020
A powerful documentary on a subject I'm ashamed to say I knew very little about. There is an ongoing genocide being committed against indigenous people in Brazil. And that is the cause of the rapper known as Kunumi MC. He is our portal into this tragic situation. Indigenous people being thrown off their ancestral lands and violently persecuted for wanting that land back. The film finds empowerment though in Kunumi's rap and his quest of self-discovery. The documentary really brings the rapper, his people and their protest to life. It's an important story, but one told in a very human and approachable way. Kudos to a wonderfully made and deeply felt doc.
A great film!!
craigahrens11 December 2020
Warning: Spoilers
What a great documentary film!! Understand, I'm not a guy who's big on documentary films. They generally put me to sleep. But, not this gem of a film! This film contains a powerful message. I had no idea how ignorant I've been when it comes to this subject matter. I don't want to be a film spoiler.... but all will really enjoy this wonderful film! Clearly I give this film a thumb's up!!
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