Life in Gray
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Ramon Villela
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Overview
A faux documentary about the ongoing social, political and economical crisis in Brazil, where the government cuts the colors of Rio de Janeiro, turning the city black and white.
Release Date
2017-10-08
Average
7
Rating:
3.5 startsTagline
A CITY WITH NO COLORS
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