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Viva São João!
First aired on Jun 14, 2002
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Genres: Music, Documentary

Composer Gilberto Gil accompanies filmmaker Andrucha Waddington to the Northeast of Brazil. Among the rural communities in the region, Gil and Waddignton participate in the Catholic celebration of Saint John's Day with music and dance. Waddington also analyzes the suffering of the population trying to survive through agriculture in difficult terrain.

Featured Cast: click image to view more
Gilberto Gil | Self
Dominguinhos | Self
Sivuca | Self
Glorinha Gadelha | Self
Marinês | Self
Luiz Gonzaga | Self (archive footage)
Featured Crew
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Andrucha Waddington | Director
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Andrucha Waddington | Screenplay
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Quito Ribeiro | Screenplay
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Emílio Domingos | Screenplay
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Susana Campos | Producer
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Lula Buarque de Hollanda | Producer