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202312 minPGdoc-short

Loneliness Racial Justice Gender Equality Lgbtq Rights

Only People with Roots

202312 minPGdoc-short

Three individuals in Gama confront loneliness and societal challenges while striving to create supportive spaces for their dreams.

Loneliness Racial Justice Gender Equality Lgbtq Rights

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Three individuals in Gama confront loneliness and societal challenges while striving to create supportive spaces for their dreams.

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Josianne Dinizdirector

Andresa Costacast

Luís Apóstolocast

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Caio, Andressa, and Luís navigate daily life in Gama, a city near the Federal District. They talk about their insecurities, joys, and dreams while facing loneliness and the challenges of their environment. The film addresses racism, sexism, and homophobia as forces driving them to create supportive spaces. Their stories reflect the struggle to achieve dreams amidst societal obstacles. The documentary runs for 12 minutes and was released in 2023.

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