Movies That Matter follows indigenous guardians protecting their land

Movies That Matter follows indigenous guardians protecting their land

Published on December 02, 2025

Movies That Matter, a film series program, presents We Are Guardians at 7 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 4, at the Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth, 3200 Darnell St.

Know before you go: Admission is free. Make reservations online.

About the film: We Are Guardians (2023, NR, 82 min.) follows Indigenous Forest guardians Marçal Guajajara and leader Puyr Tembé as they fight to protect their territories from deforestation, while also exploring the struggles of an illegal logger and a landowner besieged by invaders and extractive industries. Through intimate storytelling, the film examines the Amazon Rainforest's pivotal role in global climate stability and the economic drivers of its destruction. Blending politics, history, science and consciousness, it provides a deep dive into this complex crisis. Directed by Edivan Guajajara, Chelsea Greene and Rob Grobman; produced by Fisher Stevens and executive produced by Leonardo DiCaprio.

View the trailer:

Worth mentioning: Movies That Matter is a free, bimonthly film series that highlights important human and civil rights issues. Each event features a film screening, followed by a moderated discussion with special guests. Screenings are held in February, April, June, August, October and December.

As the City of Fort Worth transitions away from hosting Movies That Matter, we are actively seeking another organization to continue this meaningful initiative. If you would like more information or know of an organization that may be interested, contact Sharon Burkley.

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