Summary The Brazilian city of Belem at the mouth of the Amazon is a showcase of products from the great river basin. Now the famed açai berry is expanding Belem's reputation. Reclusive river people, called ribeirinhos harvest the berries by climbing the tall palms where they grow and rush the produce by boat to the port. There they trade for other goods, and quickly escape the city to return to their tranquil, timeless lives at the edge of the world's greatest river. Host David Yetman takes us through Belem and visits the homes of the river people.
Directed : Unknown
Written : Unknown
Stars : David Yetman
Genres : Documentary
Release date : Jul 30, 2012
Countries of origin : United States
Official sites : Official Website of In the Americas with David Yetman
Language : English
Production companies : University of Arizona
Summary The Brazilian city of Belem at the mouth of the Amazon is a showcase of products from the great river basin. Now the famed açai berry is expanding Belem's reputation. Reclusive river people, called ribeirinhos harvest the berries by climbing the tall palms where they grow and rush the produce by boat to the port. There they trade for other goods, and quickly escape the city to return to their tranquil, timeless lives at the edge of the world's greatest river. Host David Yetman takes us through Belem and visits the homes of the river people.
Genres : Documentary
Release date : Jul 30, 2012
Countries of origin : United States
Official sites : Official Website of In the Americas with David Yetman
Language : English
Production companies : University of Arizona
