Lampião da Esquina: Lighting Up Brazilian Press (2016)
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
Release Date: August 18, 2016
Cast
- João Silvério Trevisan - Himself
- Luiz Carlos Lacerda - Himself
- Ney Matogrosso - Himself
- Aguinaldo Silva - Himself
- Laerte Coutinho - Herself
- Glauco Mattoso - Himself
- Edy Star - Himself
- Leci Brandão - Herself
- Peter Fry
Production: Canal Brasil
Country: Brazil
Language: English, Português
Original Language: pt
More Films by Director: Noel Carvalho, Lívia Perez
More Films in Genre: Documentary
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.