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201826 minPGdocumentary

CRISTIAN

201826 minPGdocumentary

Born in 1978, Christian Georgescu transformed his life from ex-drug addict and ex-homeless to activist and peer educator in Porto.

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Born in 1978, Christian Georgescu transformed his life from ex-drug addict and ex-homeless to activist and peer educator in Porto.

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Christian Georgescu was born in Romania in 1978. After struggling with drug addiction and homelessness, he found a new path in Porto, Portugal. There, he became an activist and peer educator. The film follows his efforts to inspire change in the lives of others facing similar challenges. Through his work, Georgescu aims to rewrite his own history while helping those in need. The documentary runs for 26 minutes and was released in 2018.

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