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Luis Lomenha & Fernando Meirelles On ‘Children Of The Church Steps’, Netflix’s Brazilian Drama Inspired By Shocking Real Life Events: “The Focus Is The Children’s Perspective”
Luis Lomenha and Fernando Meirelles Explore Tragic History in Netflix Drama 'Children Of The Church Steps'
A predominantly Black cast includes breakout talent Samuel Silva, Patrick Congo, Andrei Marques and Wendy Queiroz. Established stars including Antônio Pitanga, Péricles, Leandro Firmino, Bruno Gagliasso, Maria Bopp and Stepan Nercessian also appear. It’s a mix of genres that challenges the common, gritty portrayal of the outskirts in Brazil, putting Rio de Janeiro’s downtown in the centerpiece of the history, adding layers of humor, hope, and resilience.
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