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Bruce Parry Returns to BBC's 'Tribe' with New Series on Indigenous Challenges

The reimagined series explores the struggles of the Waimaha, Marapu, and Mucubal tribes, highlighting climate change, cultural erosion, and ethical dilemmas.

Bruce Parry with the Mucubal village leader, Chief Keluie, in Angola
Adventuring: Bruce Parry canoes with a Waimaha tribesman up the Tiquié River in the Colombian Amazon (Photo: Rory Jackson/BBC/Frank Films/Rory Jackson)
Bruce in front of the Mucubal village of Cavalecamue in Angola's Naimb Desert (Photo: Ben Cheetham/ BBC/Frank Films)

Overview

  • The new three-part series of 'Tribe' premiered on March 30, 2025, featuring the Waimaha of the Colombian Amazon, the Marapu of Indonesia, and the Mucubal of Angola.
  • The series delves into pressing issues faced by indigenous communities, such as climate change, urbanization, and the erosion of cultural traditions.
  • Bruce Parry's immersive approach includes participating in sacred rituals, including ayahuasca ceremonies and a controversial goat sacrifice in Angola.
  • Parry reflects on his role as an outsider, emphasizing humility and the ethical complexities of engaging with isolated communities.
  • Through his experiences, Parry advocates for indigenous rights and environmental sustainability, urging modern societies to learn from these communities' deep connections to nature and strong social bonds.