Brazil

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Still image from Brazil

The Brazilian "landless movement" forces the government to provide farmers opportunity to work. Lucivaldo's family is large, poor, and part of the movement. He offers a glimpse into his hard life.

Media Details

Runtime: 14 minutes 13 seconds

Topic: Geography, Social Science
Subtopic: Multiculturalism, South America
Grade/Interest Level: 4 - 8
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Release Year: 1997
Producer/Distributor: Maryknoll World Productions

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Beverly H. (Martin, TN)

March 27th, 2015 at 10:47 AM

Micro view of Brazil life and culture