The Amazon River is more than the world’s largest waterway, it’s the lifeblood of a continent. Stretching over 4,000 miles and feeding the greatest rainforest on Earth, it shapes climate, culture, and biodiversity on a global scale. Yet for all its power, the Amazon is also fragile, threatened by deforestation, pollution, and a rapidly changing climate.

Amazon Unveiled: From Source to Sea, a three-part Rivers are Life documentary series, takes viewers on an extraordinary journey from the glacial headwaters of the Peruvian Andes through Brazil to the vast delta where the river meets the Atlantic Ocean. For the first time, we follow the entire river basin in one continuous story, an immersive look at the Amazon’s diverse landscapes, wildlife, and resilient communities.

Each episode weaves together sweeping visuals and intimate human stories. You’ll meet River Heroes, individuals and communities fighting to preserve biodiversity in the face of overwhelming challenges. From protecting disappearing headwater streams, to pioneering drought-resistant crops, to removing waste and pollution, their work proves that local action can spark global change.

Along the way, the series reveals elusive wildlife, ancient traditions, and the daily struggles of communities living under the pressures of urbanization and climate instability. The result is a portrait of the Amazon that is both awe-inspiring and sobering, reminding us of what we stand to lose, and what we can still save.

At its heart, Amazon Unveiled is about resilience and hope. It’s about recognizing the interconnectedness of rivers, forests, people, and planet, and about understanding that protecting the Amazon means protecting ourselves.