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Documentary about the rise and fall of Leandro de Itaquera Samba School, a cultural organization from São Paulo east end that had a major role during the profissionalization of Carnival competition in the city.
Cast
Enio Justiniano, Gilson Nunes Vitório, Leandro Alves Martins, Bruno Baronetti
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