DiCaprio's Amazonian Advocacy: <i>Yanuni</i> Goes Free on YouTube
Hollywood star Leonardo DiCaprio has made his latest documentary, Yanuni, available for free on YouTube. The nearly two-hour film was released to coincide with World Amazon Day, which raises awareness about protecting the Amazon rainforest. DiCaprio, a longtime environmental advocate, served as a producer on the film.
The documentary follows an Indigenous leader from the Amazon as she transitions from activism into a government role focused on Indigenous rights. She is also seen balancing personal challenges besides her advocacy work. The film's director expressed gratitude for DiCaprio's decision to share the documentary widely, emphasizing that the story reflects broader global concerns about protecting the environment.
Yanuni premiered last year at the Tribeca Film Festival and has since received recognition at numerous film festivals worldwide. DiCaprio himself has remained active in environmental advocacy for decades, having founded his own foundation in the late 1990s to support global conservation and renewable energy efforts.