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Brazillians Like Me

May 17, 2008
1h 26m
★ 0.0

Overview

The encounter with a growing, and mostly undocumented, brazilian community allows us to bear witness to its energy, its vivacity, and its diversity. This film attempts to work for a larger acceptance of foreigners in their land of exile.

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Documentary

Cast

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