2026 Philadelphia Latino Arts & Film Festival

Docu-Short Films

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“Stop killing us,” pleads Luiz Fernando, 14, in his letter addressed to Brazil’s Supreme Court. In this film-letter, he and four other children living in favelas demand the right to play and study, revealing their dreams and fears amid police operations in Rio de Janeiro. From the perspective of childhood, Letters For Peace discusses the state's public security policies.

  • Year
    2025
  • Runtime
    26 minutes
  • Language
    Portuguese
  • Country
    Brazil
  • Premiere
    Philadelphia Premiere // Estreno en Filadelfia
  • Genre
    Documentary // Documental
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  • Director
    Mariana Reade, Patrick Zeiger, Thays Acaiabe
  • Producer
    Mariana Genescá
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