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201815 minPGdoc-short

3.0/ 10(1 rating)• TMDB

Amnestia

201815 minPGdoc-short

3.0/ 10(1 rating)• TMDB

Brazil's civil-military dictatorship is examined through archival material and the Amnesty Caravan's efforts to acknowledge historical injustices and promote reconciliation.

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Brazil's civil-military dictatorship is examined through archival material and the Amnesty Caravan's efforts to acknowledge historical injustices and promote reconciliation.

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Susanna Lira

Susanna Liradirector

Ítalo Rochawriter

Susanna Lira

Susanna Lirawriter

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Paulo Abrão narrates "Amnestia," a documentary that confronts the civil-military dictatorship in Brazil. Using archival material, it presents apologies to individuals affected by this period. The film documents the Amnesty Caravan's efforts to acknowledge historical injustices and promote reconciliation. Directed by Susanna Lira, "Amnestia" lasts 15 minutes and aims to foster understanding of this dark chapter in Brazil's history.

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