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Podcast: State of the World from NPR
Episode: Oscar-nominated Brazilian film sparks debate about country's past
Description: Brazilians are flocking to the theaters to see its Oscar-nominated film I'm Still Here. It tells the story of a family devastated by the military dictatorship that ruled from 1964. There has never been a truth commission to investigate abuses or prosecutions of those accused of wrongdoing during a two-decade-long rule. Advocates hope the film might lead to a better understanding of that dark past.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy