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202187 minPG-13documentary

6.6/ 10(7 ratings)• TMDB

Confisco

202187 minPG-13documentary

6.6/ 10(7 ratings)• TMDB

In 1990, Brazil's democratic government executed the largest confiscation of private property in its history, impacting thousands of citizens across the nation.

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Felipe Tomazelli,

Ricardo Martensen

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In 1990, Brazil's democratic government executed the largest confiscation of private property in its history, impacting thousands of citizens across the nation.

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Felipe Tomazellidirector

Ricardo Martensendirector

Felipe Tomazelliwriter

Ricardo Martensenwriter

Zélia Cardoso de Mellocast

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The story of those affected by the 1990 Brazilian confiscation, the largest ever carried out by a democratic government against its citizens.

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