15 Mar 2016
Preto Velho na Lagoinha
Documentary about the preparation of a popular celebration of "Dia do Preto Velho", one of the most important rituals from the Umbanda in Brazil.
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José Adário Cláudio Bispo Olegário Lemos Wueltony Ferreira
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