Re-Weaving the Web: Amazonian Dark Earth
Documentary Premiere followed by a chat with
Director Dr. Frederique Apffel-Marglin
Friday, October 9, 4:15 - 5:30 p.m
Chao Auditorium, Ekstrom Library,
University of Louisville
Moderated by Dr. Margaret D’Silva
Archaeologists have discovered an ancient, rich, soil throughout the Amazon Basin, known as Amazonian Dark Earth (Tierra Negra
Amazónica). This 8,500 year old soil is still fertile today. With the coming of the Spaniards in the 16th century that saw 99% of
Amerindians die, the knowledge of this soil had been lost. Now we know that Amazonian Dark Earth can address deforestation and
food sovereignty as well as mitigate the climate crisis thanks to the biochar that it contains. The documentary is about re-creating
Amazonian Dark Earth in the Peruvian High Amazon. Join us in an engaging conversation with Director, Dr. Frederique ApffelMarglin, Sachamama Center for Biocultural Regeneration, Peru following the documentary.
Sponsors: The Institute for Intercultural Communication, Dept. of Communication, & College of A & S