The Mighty Spirit
Aug 09 1999
•1h 18m
•Documentary
An overview of brazilian spirituality and religions.
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Eduardo Coutinho
Self (Interviewer)
Vera Dutra dos Santos
Self
Thereza Ferreira
Self
Carla Daniela Santana
Self
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