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201378 minPG-13documentary

Rio, Ano Zero

201378 minPG-13documentary

Marcelo Freixo received 77 death threats in one year while campaigning in Rio de Janeiro amid rising corruption and preparations for the 2014 World Cup.

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Aude Chevalier-Beaumel

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Marcelo Freixo received 77 death threats in one year while campaigning in Rio de Janeiro amid rising corruption and preparations for the 2014 World Cup.

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Aude Chevalier-Beaumel

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Marcelo Freixo walks the streets of Rio de Janeiro, accompanied by armed security guards due to the threats against him. As a candidate in the municipal elections, he faces an uphill battle against corruption that persists despite Brazil's development. With the 2014 World Cup and 2016 Olympics on the horizon, Freixo speaks out against issues many wish to ignore. Over the course of a year, he receives 77 death threats, reflecting the tension and political engagement among the youth during this critical period in Brazilian society.

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