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197967 minGdocumentary

8.0/ 10(1 rating)• TMDB

Mulher 80

197967 minGdocumentary

8.0/ 10(1 rating)• TMDB

The special highlights the contributions of female singers and songwriters in Música Popular Brasileira (MPB), reflecting on women's roles in Brazilian society during the late 1970s.

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The special highlights the contributions of female singers and songwriters in Música Popular Brasileira (MPB), reflecting on women's roles in Brazilian society during the late 1970s.

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Daniel Filho

Daniel Filhodirector

Euclydes Marinhowriter

Luiz Carlos Maciel

Luiz Carlos Macielwriter

Regina Duarte

Regina Duartecast

Gal Costa

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Mulher 80 emerged as a result of the success of 'Malu Mulher' (1979), a miniseries starring Regina Duarte, which addressed the female situation in Brazilian society at that time. The main focus of the special was the female presence in music, honouring the singers and songwriters of MPB with musical numbers and testimonials.

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