Dr. Gama

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Released July 29, 2021

Overview

Based on the biography of Luiz Gama, one of the most important characters in Brazilian history, a black man who used the laws and courts to free more than 500 slaves. Born of a free womb, Gama was sold into slavery at the age of 10 to pay off his father's gambling debts. Even as a slave, he became literate, studied and earned his own freedom, becoming one of the most respected lawyers of his time. An abolitionist and republican who inspired an entire country.

Runtime

1h 32m


Origin Country

Brazil


Original Language

Portuguese


Original Title

Doutor Gama


Status

Released


Production Countries

  • Brazil

Spoken Languages

  • Português (Portuguese)

Production Companies

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    Globo Filmes

    Brazil

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    Paranoid

    Brazil

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    Buda Filmes

    Brazil

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