Entering Gold Minning Territory
Content Summary: Observations and digital platforming of Paramacca, N’duka, Wayana and Ka’rina tribal opinions/concerns. Extreme river journey towards…. Maroon territory and gold mining country. Interview with mining concession owner and reviews of the destructive process at work; mercury pollution in the ‘frontier’ world ruled by gold, guns and prostitution. Flights over mining zone, Bush doctor rituals, giant turtle conservation and shamans initiation dance all add to the rich mosaic of this final episode. Drawing from his experiences during the trip RM summarizes the positive and negative elements of jungle development; poignant tribal statements bring the series to a close.