Movie: A Força do Gigante

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Paulinho da Viola
Paulinho da Viola

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Sérgio Cabral
Sérgio Cabral

Self

Martinho da Vila
Martinho da Vila

Self

Antônio Pitanga
Antônio Pitanga

Self

Evaldo José
Evaldo José

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    The 1948 South American Championship, won by Vasco, the first continental world champion. In the absence of period records, radio commentary was recreated, and the highlights were animated. The trajectory of CR Vasco da Gama up to that point: the fight against racism, São Januário as the country's main sports and social arena, and the culture dominated by Vasco fans.

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    2022-11-22

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