Lampião da Esquina: Lighting Up Brazilian Press
Inspired by the US paper “Gay Sunshine”, in April of 1978 appeared in Brazil – during the dictatorship – the newspaper “O Lampião”, depicting the point of view of gays on various issues, including sexuality. A group of journalists and writers from Rio de Janeiro and São Paulo joined the project, fueling a publication that paved the way for the press at the time, addressing controversial issues at the period, such as racism, abortion, drugs and prostitution.
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| Original Title | Lampião da Esquina |
| Year | 2016 |
| Country | Brazil |
| Genre | Documentary |
| Director | Noel Carvalho |
| Runtime | 82 min. |
| Rating | TMDB: 8.0/10 (1 votes) |
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Lampião da Esquina: Lighting Up Brazilian Press is a very strong film rated 8.0/10. Great direction and performances make this one well worth adding to your watchlist.
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Released in 2016, this film holds up just as well today. Best for: any evening when you want quality cinema with no compromises.
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