Lampião da Esquina: Lighting Up Brazilian Press (2016)

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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.

Director: Noel Carvalho, Lívia Perez
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 82 min
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Production: Canal Brasil
Country: Brazil
Language: English, Português
Original Language: pt
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Lampião da Esquina: Lighting Up Brazilian Press about?
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.
Who directed Lampião da Esquina: Lighting Up Brazilian Press?
Lampião da Esquina: Lighting Up Brazilian Press was directed by Noel Carvalho, Lívia Perez.
Who stars in Lampião da Esquina: Lighting Up Brazilian Press?
Lampião da Esquina: Lighting Up Brazilian Press stars João Silvério Trevisan, Luiz Carlos Lacerda, Ney Matogrosso, Aguinaldo Silva, Laerte Coutinho, Glauco Mattoso.
How long is Lampião da Esquina: Lighting Up Brazilian Press?
Lampião da Esquina: Lighting Up Brazilian Press has a runtime of 1h 22m (82 minutes).
What genre is Lampião da Esquina: Lighting Up Brazilian Press?
Lampião da Esquina: Lighting Up Brazilian Press is a Documentary film.
Where was Lampião da Esquina: Lighting Up Brazilian Press produced?
Lampião da Esquina: Lighting Up Brazilian Press was produced in Brazil.