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Quick Facts
| Original Title | El Espíritu de la TV |
| Release Date | January 1, 1990 |
| Status | Released |
| Language | EN |
| IMDb ID | tt2633604 |
| Website | Visit Site |
The Spirit of TV
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Overview
Beginning with the arrival by canoe of a TV and VCR in their village, The Spirit of TV documents the emotions and thoughts of the Waiãpi as they first encounter their own recorded images and those of others. Viewing news broadcasts and videos of other Brazilian native peoples, the Waiãpi see the power of images to facilitate memory preservation and political awareness. Some people worry, though about the invasive spirits of outsiders that can come through the TV. Another concern is the negative exposure that might result from the Waiãpi broadcasting their own images.
Status: Released
Language: EN