Name: Secrets of the Tribe
Director: José Padilha
Genre: Documentary, TV Movie
Released: 2010
Duration: 98 min
Cast: Robert Borofsky, Jesus Cardozo, Marie Isabel Eguillor, Brian Ferguson, Kenneth Good

What Secrets of the Tribe Is About

What happens when western anthropologists descend on the Amazon and make one of the last unacculturated tribes in existence, the Yanomami, the most exhaustively filmed and studied tribe on the planet? Despite their "do no harm" creed and scientific aims, the small army of anthropologists that has studied the Yanomami since the 1960s has wreaked havoc among the tribe – and sparked a war within the anthropology community itself.

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What is Secrets of the Tribe about?

What happens when western anthropologists descend on the Amazon and make one of the last unacculturated tribes in existence, the Yanomami, the most exhaustively filmed and studied tribe on the planet? Despite their "do no harm" creed and scientific aims, the small army of anthropologists that has studied the Yanomami since the 1960s has wreaked havoc among the tribe – and sparked a war within the anthropology community itself.

Where can I watch Secrets of the Tribe?

Secrets of the Tribe is available to watch on digital platforms such as Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Amazon Video. Current rent and buy options are listed in the "Where to Watch" section on this page.

How long is Secrets of the Tribe?

Secrets of the Tribe runs for 98 minutes (1h 38m).

When did Secrets of the Tribe come out?

Secrets of the Tribe was released in 2010.

Who directed Secrets of the Tribe?

Secrets of the Tribe was directed by José Padilha.

Who stars in Secrets of the Tribe?

Secrets of the Tribe stars Robert Borofsky, Jesus Cardozo, Marie Isabel Eguillor, Brian Ferguson.

What is Secrets of the Tribe's rating?

Secrets of the Tribe holds 7.3/10 on IMDb and 6.9/10 on TMDB. Its Pulse Score is 68 out of 100.