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201884 minPGdocumentary

4.8/ 10(2 ratings)• TMDB

Urban Gentrification Housing

Limpam com Fogo

201884 minPGdocumentary

4.8/ 10(2 ratings)• TMDB

Testimonies from victims and authorities reveal the connection between an epidemic of fires in Sao Paulo's favelas and real estate speculation.

Urban Gentrification Housing

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Conrado Ferrato,

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Testimonies from victims and authorities reveal the connection between an epidemic of fires in Sao Paulo's favelas and real estate speculation.

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Rafael Crespodirector

Conrado Ferratodirector

César Vieiradirector

Rafael Crespowriter

Conrado Ferratowriter

Synopsis

Fernando Haddad addresses the epidemic of fires in São Paulo’s favelas. The documentary investigates the connection between these fires and real estate speculation. It features testimonies from urban planners Nabil Bonduki, Ermínia Maricato, and Ana Paula Bruno. Victims of the fires share their experiences. City councillors involved in the 2012 Parliamentary Inquiry Commission and Civil Defence officials also provide insights. The film runs for 84 minutes and was released in 2018.

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