Made in Brazil

198927 min 50 secFilm: Documentary

Direction: Helena Solberg

Production: Michèle Renaud-Molnar

Co-produced by Ciné-Contact Inc. and the Canadian International Development Agency with the co-operation of the NFB and the CBC. For purchase, contact Ciné-Contact Inc.

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Sulanca, the trade of cheap garments made from fabric remnants, has transformed the lives of the inhabitants of Santa Cruz, a small town in impoverished northeastern Brazil. Made in Brazil is the story of the women of Santa Cruz, who, through their own efforts, have been able to improve the standard of living of their families, and to take greater control of their own lives.

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Made in Brazil

Subject categories

  • Women > Changing RolesDeveloping CountriesPovertySocial Action
  • Economics > Foreign CountriesInformal EconomySocial Conditions and ProgramsWomenWork Issues
  • Developing Countries > Occupations and WorkSocial ChangeSouth AmericaWomenWorking Life

Credits

director
Helena Solberg
executive producer
Michèle Renaud-Molnar