Barefoot on Red Soil

Barefoot on Red Soil

2014 · ★ 9.3 · Drama

Since he arrived in Sao Felix do Araguaia, in Brazil, the Catalan bishop Pere Casaldàliga fights for the disadvantaged and the indigenous peoples. Casaldàliga must confront the landowners of the region and rethink the role of the Catholic Church.

Directed by Oriol Ferrer

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