Amazonas: The Tears of a Full Moon (2003)

An enchanting TV documentary that takes the viewer on a boat journey along the Brazilian Amazon River and into the heart and soul of the Brazilian people. It explores a world brimming with history, music, dance, folk arts and magic; and uncovers the myths, truths and passions of the people who live, work and celebrate on the Amazon River. Amazonas captures the electrifying festivities that erupt when months of rain come to an end in the Amazonian rain forest of Brazil; and the gray mood gives way to stunning costumes, alluring Samba music, galvanizing dances, and the fantastic reenactment of heroic legends.