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Bullfrog Films
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Oley, PA 19547
Tel: 610/779-8226
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The Decade of Destruction, Classroom Version (Series)
The Rubber Tappers

Rubber tappers live sustainable lifestyle.

10 minutes
DVD-R version available
Color
Grade Level: 6-12
US Release Date: 1991
Copyright Date: 1991
ISBN (VHS): 1-56029-359-4
ISBN (DVD): 1-59458-460-5
Directed by Adrian Cowell
Produced by Nomad Films Ltd


Rubber tappers had made peace with the Indians and learned forest survival skills from them 70 years ago. Their lifestyle can be sustained indefinitely, in sharp contrast to that of the colonists, who invaded their land. In some places the rubber tappers organized themselves and successfully defended their lands. Chico Mendes was one of their leaders who campaigned for the defense of all Amazonia and was assassinated by local ranchers for his effort. But his alliance with the Indians and the example of his life gives hope for the future of the Amazon.

Other titles in the series are:

The Rainforest - The mechanics of a rainforest.

The Colonists - Colonists invading the rainforest.

The Development Road - The road to rainforest destruction.

The Indians - The displaced Indian tribes of the Amazon rainforest.

The Politicians - Politicians plunder the Amazon rainforest.

The DVD version of this program is recorded on DVD-R which is not compatible with some older DVD players. See the new DVD page for more details.

Study guide available

Reviews:
"The tragedy is examined globally...in an unambiguous and intelligent manner." Children's Video Review Newsletter
Related Subjects:
Brazil
Children's Films
Developing World
Environment
Rainforests
Social Studies
South America

Related Titles:
The Last of the Hiding Tribes: The Amazon's last uncontacted tribes face extinction.

Banking on Disaster: The grave consequences of building a road through the heart of Amazonia.

The Price of Progress
Arrows Against the Wind: The Dani and the Asmat come face to face with the modern world in Irian Jaya.

Blowpipes and Bulldozers: The story of the Penan, a tribe of rainforest nomads in Borneo, as seen by Bruno Manser.





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