For Lota
A 7-kilometer landfill in Rio de Janeiro was transformed into Flamengo Park, the second largest urban park in the world, through Lota Macedo Soares' efforts.
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A 7-kilometer landfill in Rio de Janeiro was transformed into Flamengo Park, the second largest urban park in the world, through Lota Macedo Soares' efforts.
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Lota Macedo Soares marries American poet Elizabeth Bishop in Rio de Janeiro during the 1950s. Their relationship unfolds against the backdrop of urban change. Lota's friend, Carlos Lacerda, becomes governor of Guanabara and invites her to convert a 7-kilometer landfill into Flamengo Park. This project leads to the creation of the second largest urban park in the world. Archival footage and personal stories illustrate Lota's vision and her lasting impact on Brazil's environment and culture.
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