General 3 — palmer durr

Guardians of the forest

Palmer has spent over a decade filming and supporting multiple cultural preservation projects in Kayapó Indigenous Territory of the Brazilian Amazon Rainforest. In 2024 he directed a 71-minute Feature Documentary with a Kayapó film crew, recording 3,816 hours of footage in three villages over 75 days.

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A document titled 'Securing protection of the Kayapo Indigenous Territories in the Brazilian Amazon' discusses threats and solutions for protecting Kayapo lands, highlighting their role in biodiversity conservation and climate change mitigation. Acco

Document with text describing the Kayapo people's efforts to protect the Amazon rainforest and their role in climate stabilization and conservation. On the right side, an image of two Indigenous individuals with body paint is shown.

A hand holding a fish identified as the Pacu Capivara (Ossubtus xinguense) against a natural outdoor background. The text discusses the Kayapo's efforts in preserving local fish species in the Amazon, particularly in the Xingu and Iriri rivers, with

Three people ascending a steep rock slope with a vast forest landscape in the background, carrying tools or equipment.

Document outlining a plan to protect Kayapo lands in the Amazon, featuring two images: one of a river with forested islands, and another of people near a waterfall.

Document detailing donation information for "The Kayapo Guard Post Program," with specific links for American, Canadian, and Brazilian citizens. Contact information for Barbara Zimmerman, Director of the Kayapo Project, is included.

Map of the Kayapo territory in the Amazon, published by National Geographic, highlighting protected forests, deforested areas, indigenous and other villages, sawmills, cattle slaughterhouses, and roads.

Information about biodiversity in Kayapo lands, highlighting Amazon's plant and animal diversity, including threatened species. Text describes endangered and vulnerable species, their conservation status, and the ecological importance of rainforests.

List of fish species from Kayapo Xingu and Iriri river sport-fishery, including names and scientific classifications.

Person wearing a costume covered in green and white feathers, standing in a blurry background.

A group of people, some with body paint and wearing traditional clothing, gathering closely in a seated position. One individual appears to be covering their face with their hands. Another person, a child, has face paint and a floral decoration on th

Person with tattoos on shoulders, contemplative expression, blurred brown background.

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