Childbirth Banned in Paradise (2021)

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Proibido Nascer no Paraíso (Original Title)

StoryLine

Pregnant women from the paradise island of Fernando de Noronha, 360km off the Brazilian coast, are separated from their families and workplaces and sent to the mainland 12 weeks before giving birth. Pressure is brought upon those who resist. Their babies are not made welcome in their forebears’ lands. Without any reasonable explanation, the government has been denying the right of permanent residence to children of native people. Meanwhile, tourism is attracting more and more celebrities and outside investors to the island.

Details

Genres: Documentary
Country: Brazil
Original Language: pt
Release Date: 01/05/2021
Run Time: 78 min
Popularity: 1.343
Spoken Languages: Português
Status: Released