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Lampião da Esquina: Lighting Up Brazilian Press (2016): Cast

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Lampião da Esquina: Lighting Up Brazilian Press is a 2016 documentary directed by Lívia Perez and Noel Carvalho, starring Ney Matogrosso, Luiz Carlos Lacerda and Laerte Coutinho. It runs 1 hour 22 minutes.

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Lampião da Esquina: Lighting Up Brazilian Press (2016) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 22m (82 min)
Directors
Lívia Perez and Noel Carvalho
Genre
Documentary
Original language
Portuguese
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Lampião da Esquina: Lighting Up Brazilian Press About?

The premise of Lampião da Esquina: Lighting Up Brazilian Press without spoilers.

Emerging in Brazil during the dictatorship in April 1978, this publication was inspired by the US paper “Gay Sunshine.” “O Lampião” offered a gay perspective on various topics, including sexuality, racism, abortion, drugs, and prostitution. A collective of journalists and writers from Rio de Janeiro and São Paulo collaborated on the project, creating a pioneering voice that addressed sensitive issues and helped shape the landscape of Brazilian media.

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Cast & crew

Lampião da Esquina: Lighting Up Brazilian Press Cast

Ney Matogrosso leads the cast, with Luiz Carlos Lacerda and Laerte Coutinho. Directed by Lívia Perez and Noel Carvalho; 9 actors are credited in all.

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Lampião da Esquina: Lighting Up Brazilian Press FAQ: Cast & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Lampião da Esquina: Lighting Up Brazilian Press, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Lampião da Esquina: Lighting Up Brazilian Press?

Lampião da Esquina: Lighting Up Brazilian Press runs 1 hour 22 minutes (82 minutes).

When was Lampião da Esquina: Lighting Up Brazilian Press released?

Lampião da Esquina: Lighting Up Brazilian Press was released on August 18, 2016.

Who directed Lampião da Esquina: Lighting Up Brazilian Press?

Lampião da Esquina: Lighting Up Brazilian Press was directed by Lívia Perez and Noel Carvalho.

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Who is in the cast of Lampião da Esquina: Lighting Up Brazilian Press?

Lampião da Esquina: Lighting Up Brazilian Press stars Ney Matogrosso, Luiz Carlos Lacerda and Laerte Coutinho, among 9 credited actors.

Does Lampião da Esquina: Lighting Up Brazilian Press have a post-credit scene?

No. Lampião da Esquina: Lighting Up Brazilian Press has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is Lampião da Esquina: Lighting Up Brazilian Press in?

The original language of Lampião da Esquina: Lighting Up Brazilian Press is Portuguese.

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