Magnicides, Ep. 08 - Marielle Franco
Luz López Mañé, Inti Nieto | Documentary, Series
2023 | 25 minutes | Argentina
Brazilian politician, feminist, and human rights activist Marielle Franco remains a symbol of resistance, a voice for those representation excludes.
Synopsis
Marielle Franco (July 27, 1979 – March 14, 2018) was a Brazilian politician, sociologist, feminist, and human rights activist. Born and raised in the Maré favela complex in Rio de Janeiro, she became a vocal advocate for marginalized communities, particularly Afro-Brazilians, women, LGBTQ+ individuals, and favela residents. A member of the Socialism and Liberty Party (PSOL), she was elected to Rio’s City Council in 2016 with the fifth-highest vote total. As a councilwoman, she fought against police violence, systemic racism, and inequality while championing social justice and human rights.
On March 14, 2018, Franco was assassinated in a targeted attack after attending an event on empowering Black women. Her murder shocked Brazil and the world, sparking global protests and calls for justice. Franco remains a symbol of resistance against oppression and a powerful voice for those historically excluded from political representation.
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Main credits
Destito, Pablo (film producer)
Echave, Maite (film producer)
Echave, Maite (film director)
Viñes, Tamara (screenwriter)
Nenezián, Denise (actor)
González, Rita (actor)
Soraya Vega, Lorena (actor)
Other credits
Cinematography, Millan Pastori; editing, Tot Romero, Sebastián Polze; music, Paco Cabral.
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Activism
Afro-Latin Studies
Biography
History
Latin American Studies
Political Science
Women
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DIRECTOR: Luz López Mañé, Inti Nieto
NATIONALITY: Argentina
YEAR: 2023
GENRE: Documentary, Series
LANGUAGE: Spanish
COLOR / B&W: Color
GRADE LEVEL: High School, College, Adult
SUBTITLE/CC: AVAILABLE
AUDIO DESCRIPTION: NOT AVAILABLE
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