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201716 minPGdoc-short

Mini Miss

201716 minPGdoc-short

Five children aged 3 to 5 compete for the title of Mini Miss Baby Brasil in a world shaped by adult expectations and desires.

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Five children aged 3 to 5 compete for the title of Mini Miss Baby Brasil in a world shaped by adult expectations and desires.

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Rachel Ellisdirector

Rachel Elliswriter

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Five children aged 3 to 5 compete for the title of Mini Miss Baby Brasil. The competition is set against a backdrop of glamour and childhood innocence. Filmed from the perspective of a 4-year-old, the documentary presents a vivid account of their experiences. It captures the pressures of adult expectations through the eyes of young contestants in this beauty pageant held in Brazil. The film runs for 16 minutes.

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