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202292 minPG-13documentary

Prayer for Willy Monteiro

202292 minPG-13documentary

On 5 September 2020, Willy Monteiro Duarte, 21, was killed in Colleferro while trying to defend a friend during a violent altercation.

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On 5 September 2020, Willy Monteiro Duarte, 21, was killed in Colleferro while trying to defend a friend during a violent altercation.

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Aurelio Piccadirector

Aurelio Piccawriter

Massimo Razziwriter

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Willy Monteiro Duarte was attacked in Colleferro, Italy, on the night of 5-6 September 2020. He was 21 years old. During a fight, he tried to defend a friend. He was killed by multiple kicks and punches. The incident occurred in a public square, about fifty kilometers from Rome. The film covers the events leading to his death and the aftermath for his community. It addresses the circumstances surrounding the violence and its impact on those affected.

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