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200718 minPGdoc-short

Bye River

200718 minPGdoc-short

Two communities in the Jequitinhonha Valley face significant changes due to the construction of the Irapé dam.

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Two communities in the Jequitinhonha Valley face significant changes due to the construction of the Irapé dam.

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Cris Azzi

Cris Azzidirector

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In the Jequitinhonha Valley, the construction of the Irapé dam reshapes the lives of local communities. The film presents the experiences of two groups affected by the dam's development. It details their struggles and the changes they face as the project progresses. The documentary runs for 18 minutes and was released in 2007. It offers a stark look at the consequences of large-scale infrastructure projects on everyday life.

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