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Parasisi

A black and white photo of the Lawa River in the Amazon region of South America.

Parasisi Review: We Can’t Go Home Again

by Pat Mullen
April 24, 2026
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The observational documentary Parasisi explores the history of colonialism in the Lawa River region and how the Wayana navigate a land of outsiders.

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A black and white image of three Wayana on a boat in the Lawa River, South America. The travellers include an adult mother, a small child in a diaper, and an older man at the back of the boat steering the motor.

Parasisi Trailer: First Look at Hot Docs Film Premiering in Competition

by Pat Mullen
April 14, 2026
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Watch the trailer for Parasisi ahead of its world premiere in Hot Docs International Spectrum Competition on April 24.

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