The Paiter Suruí, an indigenous Amazonian people, have faced rapid cultural transformation since 1969, as modern conveniences like smartphones, electricity, and medicine have replaced their traditional way of life. As they struggle to maintain their isolation, they risk falling prey to illnesses and threats to their cultural identity.
Ex-Shaman
In the Amazon basin, the Suruí people's lives have undergone significant transformations since their first contact with the Western world in 1969, as they've adapted to modern comforts and social shifts.