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A project in Los Angeles, CA by Nicole Karsin
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Dark secrets of poisoned Amazonian waters are revealed in this documentary political thriller when native villages take on Big Oil.
Backers: 159
Average Pledge Per Backer: $231

Funded: $36,778 of $35,000
Dates: Aug 30th -> Sep 29th (30 days)
Project By: Nicole Karsin
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Latest News

FINAL 3 HOURS + STRETCH GOAL

September 29th - via: kickstarter.com
Dear Backers,  WE HAVE REACHED OUR GOAL!!!  Thanks to all of you, our campaign will be funded.   In our final 3 hours, we have added a Stretch Goal, which would enable our crew to remain in the Amazon a few ore days as current events unfold and... (Read More)

Crew In Andoas and Radio Interview

September 28th - via: kickstarter.com
Hello Backers!  We have less than 24 hours to go and are SOOOO close, thanks to all of you, to reaching our goal.   Our director and crew have made the treacherous 3 day journey by boat to Nuevo Andoas where the Achuar, Quecha, and Kichwa... (Read More)

Update from Nicole en route to Andoas to film protests

September 26th - via: kickstarter.com
Nicole and crew are on their way to Andoas via river to film the protests of the Achuar community against the oil companies and the Peruvian government. This is a 2-3 day journey by boat to this remote corner of the Amazon. We will report back when... (Read More)

La Selva No Se Vende, La Selva Se Defiende, Heading to Iquitos as Peru's largest oil field is paralyzed!

September 23rd - via: kickstarter.com
Dear Amazonia Lot 1-AB Backers, Last night hundreds of indigenous peoples from the Pastaza River Basin joined the Achuar communities in protesting the Peruvian government's refusal to provide  a consultation process prior to a new 30-year lease,... (Read More)

Nicole is in Lima--The filming has begun!!

September 21st - via: kickstarter.com
Dear Amazonia Lot 1-AB Backers, We have reached 73% of our goal -$25, 701 and a team 114 backers. But we have only 8 days to go   We are so grateful for your support. We could not have made it this far without you!  Nicole is in Lima, already... (Read More)

Protests on oilfield commence! Huge thanks, we're more than half way there!

September 19th - via: kickstarter.com
Dear Amazonia Lot 1-AB Backers, Thrilled to share that we have surpassed 65% of our goal, and we are now a team of 96 backers!  We are so grateful for your support. We could not have made it this far without you!  In the Peruvian Amazon... (Read More)

Breaking News: Prior consultation for Amazonian communities REJECTED by a Peruvian gov't in crisis

September 15th - via: kickstarter.com
Dear Amazonia Lot 1-AB Backers,We have 13 days left to reach our Kickstarter goal. PLEASE spread the word on social media. Suggested FB and Twitter posts are at the bottom of this update. Many thanks  The film's story unfolds with this news... (Read More)

Message from the UN Special Rapporteur on Indigenous Peoples ...

September 14th - via: kickstarter.com
Amazonia Lot 1-AB Backers,We're inspired that we have raised 17% of our goal with 79 backers!   But we ONLY have 14 days left to raise $29K.   PLEASE  help us out by posting on FB and/or Twitter or even calling a friend.  Anything to spread the... (Read More)

Celebrate the 10th Anniversary of UN Declaration on Rights of Indigenous Peoples!

September 13th - via: kickstarter.com
Today we celebrate the 10th anniversary of the UN Declaration on the rights of Indigenous Peoples!!10 years of Self-Determination, Rights, & Struggles                 More than 500 years of Resistance ... Adolfina Sandi, Achuar Indigenous... (Read More)

Peru's government remains silent. Tribal leaders of more than 30,000 natives speak:

September 12th - via: kickstarter.com
46 yrs of contamination cannot be repeated  (declaration translated quickly and in parts by yours truly) We the Apus, or tribal leaders, representing some 30 thousand native peoples in the Pastaza, Corrientes, Tigre and Marañón river basins ...... (Read More)

Hour zero for the Peruvian to respect indigenous rights on Lot 1-AB

September 11th - via: kickstarter.com
Dear Lot 1-AB Backers, Today is the deadline in Peru for the government to respond to the demands of the indigenous communities affected by oil extraction and contamination on Lot 192, formerly Lot 1-AB!  Will the Peruvian government remain silent?... (Read More)

Mother Earth speaks! Countdown in Peru for indigenous rights & environment

September 11th - via: kickstarter.com
Mother Earth is speaking! Opening this update with thanks to all our amazing new backers and prayers for all those dealing with hurricanes, earthquakes, and wild fires right now. It seems that Mother Earth is screaming at us to take better care, but... (Read More)

Making progress ...

September 7th - via: kickstarter.com
Dear Amazonia Lot 1-AB Backers, Amid hurricanes, floods, heat waves, wild fires, hydrogen bombs and a heart-wrenching disregard for Dreamers, we were still able to raise $5K, 14% of our goal, thanks to your support!  We are extremely grateful!  ... (Read More)

Kicking off to a great start!

September 4th - via: kickstarter.com
Dear Amazonia Lot-1AB Backers,It's day 3 and we're enthused!  Thanks so much for believing in this project. Together, we are 33 backers and have reached 9% of our goal!!  We still have a ways to go to reach our $35K goal by September 29th, so we... (Read More)

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