Born to be Blind

Brazil 2003, 120 min., English subtitles

From street beggars to winners of a presidential medal, this documentary follows years of life of three blind sister musicians. The film depicts the tough life conditions in Brazil’s impoverished Northeastern region and discusses the dangers of a close relationship between a documentary director and his subject.

Short subjects:

O Jaqueiro do Zeca, D: Denise Moraes, Ricardo Bravo, Brazil 2004, 20 min, English subtitles

Mina de Fé, D: Luciana Bezerra, Brazil 2004, 15 min., English subtitles