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200590 minPGdocumentary

7.0/ 10(1 rating)• TMDB

Chagas: A Hidden Affliction

200590 minPGdocumentary

7.0/ 10(1 rating)• TMDB

About 20 million people are infected with Chagas disease, which causes approximately 50,000 deaths each year.

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About 20 million people are infected with Chagas disease, which causes approximately 50,000 deaths each year.

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Ricardo Preve

Ricardo Prevedirector

Ricardo Preve

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A filmmaker investigates the spread of Chagas disease, which affects about 20 million people globally. The film outlines the disease's impact, which results in approximately 50,000 deaths each year. It documents efforts to find a cure and raise awareness about this often-overlooked illness. Through interviews and personal stories, the filmmaker confronts the ignorance surrounding Chagas disease. The documentary ultimately aims to highlight the urgency of addressing this health crisis.

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