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201918 minPGdoc-short

5.5/ 10(3 ratings)• TMDB

Elections Disinformation

Around Copacabana

201918 minPGdoc-short

5.5/ 10(3 ratings)• TMDB

Eighteen minutes capture the lively and chaotic life in Copacabana amid Brazil's presidential elections and the spread of fake news.

“Brazil is not for beginners”

Elections Disinformation

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Leonardo Martinelli

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Eighteen minutes capture the lively and chaotic life in Copacabana amid Brazil's presidential elections and the spread of fake news.

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Copacabana's streets pulse with life as Brazil navigates political change in 2019. The documentary follows residents through their neighborhoods, revealing the effects of presidential elections and the spread of fake news. Misinformation influences public opinion and community ties, reflecting challenges faced across the country. Director Leonardo Martinelli captures the contrasting experiences of joy and hardship in this iconic location, painting a vivid picture of a society in flux. The film runs for 18 minutes and is presented in Portuguese.

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