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.
Top Cast
João Silvério Trevisan
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Aguinaldo Silva
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Celso Curi
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Glauco Mattoso
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Laerte Coutinho
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Luiz Carlos Lacerda
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Winston Leyland
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Ney Matogrosso
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Edy Star
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Peter Fry
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Alceste Pinheiro
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Antônio Carlos Moreira
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João Carlos Rodrigues
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Dolores Rodrigues
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Leci Brandão
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FAQ about Lampião da Esquina: Lighting Up Brazilian Press
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…
When was Lampião da Esquina: Lighting Up Brazilian Press released?
Lampião da Esquina: Lighting Up Brazilian Press was released in 2016.
What genres does Lampião da Esquina: Lighting Up Brazilian Press belong to?
Lampião da Esquina: Lighting Up Brazilian Press is categorised as Documentary.
Who stars in Lampião da Esquina: Lighting Up Brazilian Press?
The cast of Lampião da Esquina: Lighting Up Brazilian Press includes João Silvério Trevisan, Aguinaldo Silva, Celso Curi, Glauco Mattoso, Laerte Coutinho.