Letter Beyond the Walls
"HIV and AIDS in Brazil"
Originally released in 2019. Letter Beyond the Walls is a documentary film. directed by André Canto. At just 85 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Veriano Terto Jr, Jacqueline Rocha Côrtes, and Márcio Roberto Macedo
Synopsis
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
September 26, 2019
6 years ago
Runtime
1h 25m
85 minutes total
User Rating
8.2/10
Excellent (12 votes)
Language
Portuguese
Original language
Country
Brazil
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- PT
Production Companies
- Canto Produções
- Descoloniza Filmes
- Secretaria de Cultura e Economia Criativa do Estado de São Paulo
- Menezes Produções
- MIZI
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Letter Beyond the Walls 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 ...
Who directed Letter Beyond the Walls?
Letter Beyond the Walls was directed by André Canto.
How long is Letter Beyond the Walls?
Letter Beyond the Walls has a runtime of 1 hours and 25 minutes (85 minutes total).
When was Letter Beyond the Walls released?
Letter Beyond the Walls was released on September 26, 2019 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Letter Beyond the Walls?
The main cast of Letter Beyond the Walls includes Veriano Terto Jr, Jacqueline Rocha Côrtes, Márcio Roberto Macedo, Valéria Petri, Ricardo Tapajós.