On Behalf of My Parents

On Behalf of My Parents

2020 · 1 season · 4 eps · ★ 10.0 · Documentary

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Matheus Leitão's parents were arrested and tortured during the Brazilian military dictatorship. Throughout his childhood and adolescence, this story has become his obsession. Forty-two years later, the respected journalist decides that it is time to find the informant and the Military personnel involved in the arrest of his parents. Will he be able to forgive them?

Directed by Gustavo Mello

Network: HBO Brasil

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