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202221 minPGdocumentary

The Rightful

202221 minPGdocumentary

Documents, images, and sounds from the archives connect the past and present in the struggle for land and water in Brazil's Guapiaçu valley region.

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Documents, images, and sounds from the archives connect the past and present in the struggle for land and water in Brazil's Guapiaçu valley region.

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Ana Galiziadirector

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In Brazil's Guapiaçu valley, the past intertwines with the present over land and water rights. The film draws from archives, using documents, images, and sounds to illustrate the ongoing disputes in the region. It presents the voices of those affected and their efforts to reclaim resources vital for their survival. Running at 21 minutes, it connects historical injustices to current struggles.

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