Secrets of the Tribe(2010)
Segredos da Tribo
A behind-the-scenes look at a scientific community torn apart by infighting.
Secrets of the Tribe Synopsis
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.
Secrets of the Tribe (2010) is a documentary and tv movie film directed by José Padilha, released on January 22, 2010 with a runtime of 1h 38m. It stars Robert Borofsky, Jesus Cardozo, Marie Isabel Eguillor and Brian Ferguson. Viewers rate it 6.9 out of 10 across 10 ratings.
- Director:
- José Padilha
- Producers:
- Marcos Prado, Carol Nahra, Mike Chamberlain
- Cinematographer:
- Lula Carvalho
- Composer:
- João Nabuco
- Production:
- YLE, DR, Screen East, Impact Partners, Zazen Producciones, Avenue B Productions, SBS, Stampede Films, BBC, HBO Documentary Films, ARTE France Cinéma
- Status:
- Released
Secrets of the Tribe (2010) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for Secrets of the Tribe before you stream it.
Secrets of the Tribe Cast & Crew
Main cast
- Robert Borofsky
Robert Borofsky
as Himself
- Jesus Cardozo
Jesus Cardozo
as Himself
- Marie Isabel Eguillor
Marie Isabel Eguillor
as Herself
- Brian Ferguson
Brian Ferguson
as Himself
- Kenneth Good
Kenneth Good
- Paul R. Gross
Paul R. Gross
- Raymond Hames
Raymond Hames
- William Irons
William Irons
Barbara Johnston
as Herself
- Ernesto Migliazza
Ernesto Migliazza
- Marie-Claude Mueller
Marie-Claude Mueller
as Herself
- Frank Salamone
Frank Salamone
Key crew
Directed by José Padilha, produced by Marcos Prado, Carol Nahra and Mike Chamberlain.
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Secrets of the Tribe Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.9/10 from 10 ratings.
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Secrets of the Tribe – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Secrets of the Tribe online?
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Secrets of the Tribe (2010) is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Secrets of the Tribe?
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The main cast of Secrets of the Tribe (2010) includes Robert Borofsky, Jesus Cardozo, Marie Isabel Eguillor, Brian Ferguson and Kenneth Good. The film was directed by José Padilha. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Secrets of the Tribe released?
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Secrets of the Tribe was released on January 22, 2010 and runs for 1h 38m.
Is Secrets of the Tribe worth watching?
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Secrets of the Tribe (2010) holds an average rating of 6.9 out of 10 from 10 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy documentary and tv movie films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
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