My Blood Is Red

A great documentary that uses an indigenous rapper in Brazil to tell the plight of his people facing violence and genocide. This well crafted documentary really takes us back to the fundamental roots of what rap is supposed to represent: as a vehicle to show the injustices that no one is seeing. And it does a fine job showing it as I was unaware of the severity of the situation until watching this illuminating documentary.

A powerful documentary on a subject I'm ashamed to say I knew very little about. There is an ongoing genocide being committed against indigenous people in Brazil. And that is the cause of the rapper known as Kunumi MC. He is our portal into this tragic situation. Indigenous people being thrown off their ancestral lands and violently persecuted for wanting that land back. The film finds empowerment though in Kunumi's rap and his quest of self-discovery. The documentary really brings the rapper, his people and their protest to life. It's an important story, but one told in a very human and approachable way. Kudos to a wonderfully made and deeply felt doc.

Like the other reviewer, I'm ashamed to say that I knew nothing about this subject. It's heartbreaking and eye-opening, not to mention entertaining and very well made. This needs to be seen.

A wonderfully compelling documentary about a subject that most US residents know little about. Told through some powerful voices about what is happening in South America to the indigenous peoples. Worth a watch for an education on a story that deserves to be seen and heard. I recommend.

My Blood Is Red follows the indigenous musician and hip-hop artist, Kunumi MC (Werá Jeguaka Mirim), and gives us a window into indigenous genocide and its connection to Brazil's land and human rights. The artist and his music are the story's anchors as we follow him on his identity, protest, and musical journey. But more than this, it's about filmmaking, story-making, and taking control of narratives. The subject matter is serious, and this is a must-see, especially if you have little idea of what is happening right now with the indigenous genocide in Brazil and the world.