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Garapa(2009)
Status: Released
Date: 2009-02-11
82%
5 Votes
Time: 1h 50m
Overview:
A documentary on three families struggling to survive in Brazil.
Languages: Portuguese.
Countries:
Brazil
ProductionCompanies:
Zazen Produções
Estúdios Mega
Instituto da Criança
Movie: Garapa
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A documentary on three families struggling to survive in Brazil.
Release Date
2009-02-11
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8.2
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