Tag Archives: Brazil

Changing Planet (PBS) Rated NR

Posted on May 13, 2023 by laurarachel4

Dr. Sanjayan confronts climate change in Australia, Brazil, California, and Kenya. Starring Ade Adepitan, M. Sanjayan, and Jones Mwakima. What I find interesting about this series is the facts and statistics that they have about climate change. To me, these … Continue reading →

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Heleno (2011) Rated R

Posted on October 17, 2019 by laurarachel4

A biography of the life of Brazil’s soccer player, Heleno de Freitas. Starring Rodrigo Santoro, Alinne Moraes, and Angie Cepeda. This film tries to give an accurate presentation of the life of de Freitas. It’s shot in black and white, … Continue reading →

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Central Station (1998)

Posted on June 16, 2011 by laurarachel4

Rated R Central Station is a heartwarming story about a former school teacher and the boy who needs her help to find his father. The chemistry between the two is amazing.  Vinícius de Oliveira performance was more mature than his years. To top … Continue reading →

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Foreign Films

Posted on June 7, 2010 by laurarachel4

Central Station (1998) Rated R Dora, who writes letters for illiterate people at Rio de Janeiro’s central railroad station, feels compelled to help 9-year-old Josué  find his estranged father after the child’s mother dies in a car accident. This Oscar-nominated drama … Continue reading →

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