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201981 minPGdocumentary

Miss Amazonas

201981 minPGdocumentary

Eight finalist candidates compete in the oldest trans beauty contest in Latin America, sharing their journeys of transformation and self-affirmation.

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Eight finalist candidates compete in the oldest trans beauty contest in Latin America, sharing their journeys of transformation and self-affirmation.

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Rafael Polardirector

Eduardo Augusto Arbildocast

Dennis Velacast

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Finalists of the Miss Amazonas beauty contest gather in Latin America for the oldest trans beauty pageant in the region. They share their life stories and personal journeys. Candidates undergo physical changes and reflect on their identities. Each participant aims to project the image they desire through their bodies. The documentary runs for 81 minutes and captures the challenges and triumphs faced by these individuals as they prepare for the competition.

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