30 Nov 2013
A Farra do Circo
This documentary highlights the evolution of Brazil's Circo Voador venue from homespun artists' performance space to national cultural institution.
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Sônia Capeta Paulo Henrique Nilcéia Marcinho da Frigideira Alexandre Henderson
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