Over 1,049 bones were found in a mass grave at Dom Bosco cemetery in Perus, revealing the violence of Brazil's 1964 military dictatorship.
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Over 1,049 bones were found in a mass grave at Dom Bosco cemetery in Perus, revealing the violence of Brazil's 1964 military dictatorship.
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At the Dom Bosco cemetery in Perus, Brazil, a clandestine grave was discovered in 1990. Forensic teams analyzed over 1,049 bones from this mass grave linked to the country's 1964 military dictatorship. The film details the challenges of identifying the remains. It also examines how this chapter in history continues to shape police practices in Brazil. Interviews and archival footage provide context for the state's violence and the ongoing demands for truth and justice.
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Why Watch
- Find out how 1,049 bones reveal Brazil's military dictatorship.
- See the forensic challenges in identifying remains from 1990.
- Meet the victims of state-sponsored violence in Brazil.
Did You Know
- The Dom Bosco cemetery in Perus was the site of a clandestine grave discovered in 1990.
- Over 1,049 bones were analyzed by forensic teams from the mass grave.
- The film's director is Amanda Santos, and it was released in 2024.
- The documentary has a duration of 23 minutes.
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What year was the clandestine grave discovered at the Dom Bosco cemetery?
The clandestine grave at the Dom Bosco cemetery was discovered in 1990.
How many bones were analyzed from the mass grave in Perus?
Over 1,049 bones were unearthed and analyzed from the mass grave.
Who directed the documentary 'Buried Memory'?
The documentary 'Buried Memory' was directed by Amanda Santos.
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