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Biopirates: The São Luis Letter Poster

Biopirates: The São Luis Letter

2004 • 52 min

Biopirates: The São Luis Letter

2004 52 min

In December 2000, in the Brazilian city of São Luís do Maranhão, 23 shamans of various indigenous Brazilian groups claimed the patent of their traditional knowledge through the "Letter of Sao Luis". Between cities and forests, the Indians seek tools to defend themselves against the assaults of the multinational pharmaceutical industry and to protect biodiversity.

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Jan 01, 2004

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