Flavio
1964 · 12 min · ★ 6.3 · Documentary
Documentary about a boy living with his family in extreme poverty in Rio de Janeiro.
Directed by Gordon Parks · Written by Gordon Parks
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- F Flávio da Silva Self
- P Peter Martinez Flavio (voice)
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