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202057 minPGdocumentary

9.8/ 10(6 ratings)• TMDB

Falas Negras

202057 minPGdocumentary

9.8/ 10(6 ratings)• TMDB

Twenty-two testimonials feature prominent figures like Mandela, Martin Luther King, and Marielle Franco, addressing racism and the fight for justice.

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Twenty-two testimonials feature prominent figures like Mandela, Martin Luther King, and Marielle Franco, addressing racism and the fight for justice.

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Lázaro Ramos

Lázaro Ramosdirector

Manuela Dias

Manuela Diaswriter

Taís Araújo

Taís Araújocast

Sílvio Guindane

Sílvio Guindanecast

Tatiana Tiburcio

Tatiana Tiburciocast

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Mandela, Martin Luther King, and Marielle Franco appear in 22 testimonies focused on the fight against racism and the pursuit of justice. Each figure shares personal experiences that reflect their struggles for freedom. The documentary captures their voices, recounting significant moments in history related to civil rights. Released in 2020, it runs for 57 minutes and aims to document the ongoing challenges faced in the quest for equality.

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