The Green Guerillas: The Fight For The Philippines Rain Forest

This documentary focuses on the ongoing conflict in the Philippines, particularly in southeastern Mindanao. It provides a compelling look at how the Communist Party of the Philippines and the New People's Army strive to protect the rights of the indigenous Mandaya people against threats from landowners and large corporations.

Filmed in a village of the Mandaya, the documentary captures the harsh realities of environmental degradation and social injustice. It highlights the challenges faced by these communities in their efforts to preserve their land and way of life. As a war documentary, it offers an insightful perspective on political activism and the impact of agribusiness on indigenous populations.

Collectors of political documentaries and films that focus on social issues may find this title particularly significant. The film serves as a historical document of a specific struggle within the broader context of environmental activism and indigenous rights in the Philippines.