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202378 minPGdocumentary

Colonialism Social Inequality

Utopia Tropical

202378 minPGdocumentary

Two prominent figures, Brazilian professor Celso Amorim and North American linguist Noam Chomsky, discuss the political and social issues affecting Latin America.

Colonialism Social Inequality

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Two prominent figures, Brazilian professor Celso Amorim and North American linguist Noam Chomsky, discuss the political and social issues affecting Latin America.

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Celso Amorim, a Brazilian professor and diplomat, joins North American linguist Noam Chomsky to discuss the political, social, and economic challenges faced by Latin America. Their conversation addresses the legacies of colonialism and the persistent social inequality in the region. Through their insights, the film presents a critical examination of how historical events have shaped contemporary issues in Latin America. The documentary runs for 78 minutes and was released in 2023.

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