Secrets of the Tribe

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F Z 11/11/2024 big fan of chagnon great documentary See more 10/04/2013 Dull, unless you're into anthropology. See more 05/12/2013 Riveting documentary about the less-than peaceful Yanonami people in Venezuela who became very hot property amongst a small group of anthropologists in the 70's due to the tribe's complete lack of exposure to the modern world. This film uncovers the incredibly harrowing effects the anthropologists had on the indiginous culture with paedophilia, brutal medical experimentation, systematic prostitution and weaponry all being 'gifts' from the academics in their rush for glory. An utterly depressing but stark reminder about how fucked up humanity can be. See more 10/14/2011 This documentary examines the extent to which anthropological research is harmful to uncontacted tribes - too talky at times, though. See more 04/08/2011 Amazing story of academic ethics, vanity, personality clashes, and sexual perversion. Someone needs to study the anthropologists, and probably prosecute the pedophiles. See more 03/27/2011 Very interesting look at anthropology and the controversies of "affecting" the tribes they are "studying". It is still a western, male dominated idea that gives the self permission to go and "live among the people" and trade goods for secrets. See and judge for yourself. See more Read all reviews

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