Letter Beyond the Walls (2019): cast, story & where to watch
2019 · Film · ★ 8.2
Released in 2019, Letter Beyond the Walls is a documentary film directed by André Canto, running about 85 minutes. “HIV and AIDS in Brazil” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Letter Beyond the Walls reconstructs the trajectory of HIV and AIDS with a focus on Brazil, through interviews with doctors, activists, patients and other actors, in addition to extensive archival material. From the initial panic to awareness campaigns, passing through the stigma imposed on people living with HIV, the documentary shows how society faced this epidemic in its deadliest phase over more than two decades. With this historical approach as its base, the film looks at the way HIV is viewed in today's society, revealing a picture of persistent misinformation and prejudice, which especially affects Brazil’s most historically vulnerable populations.
Who’s in it. Letter Beyond the Walls stars Cazuza as Voice, Glória Maria as Voice, Celso Curi as Self and Dráuzio Varella as Self, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 8.2/10, Letter Beyond the Walls sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Letter Beyond the Walls page.
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Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Letter Beyond the Walls (2019)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Letter Beyond the Walls change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Letter Beyond the Walls worth watching?
- Letter Beyond the Walls holds an audience score of 8.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy documentary. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Letter Beyond the Walls?
- Letter Beyond the Walls stars Cazuza, Glória Maria, Celso Curi, Dráuzio Varella and Gabriel Estrela.
- When was Letter Beyond the Walls released?
- Letter Beyond the Walls was released in 2019, with a runtime of about 85 minutes.