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198783 min0documentary

6.7/ 10(3 ratings)• TMDB

Terra Para Rose

198783 min0documentary

6.7/ 10(3 ratings)• TMDB

In 1985, families occupied Anoni Farm in Rio Grande do Sul, fighting for land rights and social justice amid harsh living conditions.

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In 1985, families occupied Anoni Farm in Rio Grande do Sul, fighting for land rights and social justice amid harsh living conditions.

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Tetê Moraes

Tetê Moraesdirector

José Joffily

José Joffilywriter

Tetê Moraes

Tetê Moraeswriter

Bolívar Anonicast

Dante de Oliveiracast

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Rose, a determined advocate for land rights, gives birth to the first child at the Anoni Farm encampment in Rio Grande do Sul in 1985. Families associated with the Brazilian Landless Workers Movement (MST) occupy the farm, fighting for land ownership and social justice. The film captures the struggles these families endure as they confront systemic oppression while seeking dignity and a better life. Directed by Tetê Moraes, Terra Para Rose runs for 83 minutes.

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