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Dr. Gama (2021)

Original title: Doutor Gama

2021-07-29 · 1h 32m · PT
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Based on the biography of Luiz Gama, one of the most important characters in Brazilian history, a black man who used the laws and courts to free more than 500 slaves. Born of a free womb, Gama was sold into slavery at the age of 10 to pay off his father's gambling debts. Even as a slave, he became literate, studied and earned his own freedom, becoming one of the most respected lawyers of his time. An abolitionist and republican who inspired an entire country.

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César MelloCésar MelloLuiz Gama (adulto)Angelo FernandesAngelo FernandesLuiz Gama (jovem)Pedro GuilhermePedro GuilhermeLuiz Gama (criança)Mariana NunesMariana NunesClaudina (adulta)Samira CarvalhoSamira CarvalhoClaudina (jovem)Isabél ZuaaIsabél ZuaaLuiza MahinRomeu EvaristoRomeu EvaristoSantosTeka RomualdoTeka RomualdoAnaHigor CampagnaroHigor CampagnaroAntonio (adulto)Johnny MassaroJohnny MassaroAntonio (jovem)Erom CordeiroErom CordeiroPedro (adulto)Daniel RochaDaniel RochaPedro (jovem)

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What is Dr. Gama about?

Based on the biography of Luiz Gama, one of the most important characters in Brazilian history, a black man who used the laws and courts to free more than 500 slaves. Born of a free womb, Gama was sold into slavery at the age of 10 to pay off his father's gambling debts. Even as a slave, he became literate, studied and earned his own freedom, becoming one of the most respected lawyers of his time. An abolitionist and republican who inspired an entire country.

How long is Dr. Gama?

Dr. Gama has a runtime of 92 minutes.