Doors open at 6 PM. Film begins at 6:30 PM.
RCNV is proud to join Science and Nonduality (SAND) as the official Santa Cruz host of the powerful, inspiring Wisdom of the Ancestors film series.
The soil remembers what the modern world has forgotten: in the heart of the Amazon, cameras become arrows as Munduruku women stand for land, memory, and the forest that remembers us.
Travel deep into the Tapajós River basin, to the Amazonian village of Sawré Muybu, where the Munduruku people of Sawré Muybu are fighting for the sanctity of their dreams. Mercury from illegal gold mining does not just poison the water; it severs the ancestral memory that flows between the body and the river. Katô follows the Munduruku through their decades-long struggle for land and clean water, revealing a world where daily survival is an act of resistance.
Refusing to wait for government recognition, the community has taken up the mantle of self-demarcation, putting their bodies on the line to map their own return. Supporting them is a women-led video collective that transforms cameras into visual arrows, documenting the destruction while affirming a vitality that cannot be extracted. By reclaiming the Katô—the ancestral Dark Earth—the Munduruku remind us that the soil is a living witness. Their fight for the land is not merely local; it is a desperate defense of the lungs of Mother Earth, upon which all life depends. Learn more.
Content Advisory & Our Commitment to Care:
The films in this series honor the profound resilience of Indigenous cultures while addressing the brutal legacies of colonization. They may include references to physical and sexual violence, substance abuse, and intergenerational trauma. We acknowledge that this content can be deeply impactful, especially for those with lived or inherited experiences of such trauma.
To foster a respectful and secure environment for all attendees, we are introducing clear Community Agreements for this screening. These include guidelines on privacy, consent, respectful sharing, and the right to exit and re-enter the space as needed. Our goal is to create a container where learning and reflection can happen with care for everyone’s well-being.
50% of proceeds after film production costs directly fund Indigenous-led initiatives in the featured communities.
Everyone is welcome. Complimentary tickets are available to ensure no one is turned away for lack of funds. Click here to secure your complimentary ticket.
Special thanks to our promotional partners:
The Center for Spiritual Living, The Romero Institute, and The Center for World Networking