Plot Summary
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.
Movie Details
- Original Title
- Lampião da Esquina
- Status
- released
- Original Language
- pt
Where to watch free (US)
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Production Companies
Canal Brasil
