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201610 minGdoc-short

Cabra-Macho

201610 minGdoc-short

Ten minutes depict the everyday lives of transgender individuals in the Brazilian Northeast, a region often labeled as highly sexist.

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Leonardo Grecco,

Charles dos Santos

Synopsis

Ten minutes depict the everyday lives of transgender individuals in the Brazilian Northeast, a region often labeled as highly sexist.

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Leonardo Greccodirector

Charles dos Santosdirector

Charles dos Santoswriter

Renata Peroncast

Viviany Belebonicast

Synopsis

In the Brazilian Northeast, transgenders navigate daily life amid a prevailing stereotype of sexism. "Cabra-Macho" presents their experiences and challenges in this setting. The 10-minute film captures the unique struggles faced by these individuals. It addresses social norms and attitudes in their environment. The documentary aims to portray the realities of living in a region marked by strong cultural perceptions.

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