Tropical Utopia
(Utopia tropical)
João Amorim | Documentary
2023 | 78 minutes | Brazil
Chomsky and Amorim reflect on a century of Latin American history, exploring struggles, sovereignty, and visions for a more just, plural region.
Synopsis
Tropical Utopia, directed by João Amorim, is a thought-provoking documentary that examines the political and cultural forces that have shaped Latin America over the past century. Featuring in-depth commentary from renowned American linguist and political analyst Noam Chomsky and esteemed Brazilian diplomat Celso Amorim, the film challenges simplistic narratives and reframes the region’s complex history. Through sharp analysis and historical reflection, Tropical Utopia explores Latin America's civilizational proposals, struggles for sovereignty, and ongoing fight for justice and plurality. This documentary is an essential educational resource for understanding the continent’s past and envisioning a more equitable future.
Reviews
“The documentary shows how Brazil shifted gears towards the left of the political spectrum after the presidential election of activist Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva.” – María Juliana Rodrigues Urbano, The Graduate Press - La Gazette de la Paix
Citation
Main credits
Amorim, João (film director)
Amorim, João (screenwriter)
Paulo Reys, João (screenwriter)
Chomsky, Noam (on-screen participant)
Amorim, Celso (on-screen participant)
Other credits
Cinematography, Matheus Bastos, Elder Miranda Jr.; editing, Tainá Menezes; music, Ollie Sound Branding; animation, Cesar Coelho.
Citation
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Pragda subjects
Economics + Social Class Issues
History
International Relations
Latin American Studies
Political Science
Sociology
South America
Keywords
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Festivals
Portugal Indie Film Festival - Best Documentary; FIFDH International Film Festival and Forum on Human Rights of Geneva; Rio International Film Festival; Sao Paulo International Film Festival; La Habana International Film Festival; Madrid Indie Film Festival; Europe Independent Movie Festival; Seattle Film Festival
DIRECTOR: João Amorim
NATIONALITY: Brazil
YEAR: 2023
GENRE: Documentary
LANGUAGE: English; Portuguese
COLOR / B&W: Color
GRADE LEVEL: High School, College, Adult
SUBTITLE/CC: AVAILABLE
AUDIO DESCRIPTION: NOT AVAILABLE
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