Trash River ()
Overview
River Lis runs polluted through Leiria. It's been 50 years since the first pig farm was installed in the region. Since then, people have lived with the consequences of countless crimes against the environment and a shocking lack of justice. The children that remember when the water was clean, now grandparents, share their story of resistance and fight against pollution.
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Additional Info
| Budget | $500.00 |
|---|---|
| Revenue | $0.00 |
| Original Language | pt |
| Popularity | 0.234 |
Directed By
Rodrigo Sá Pessoa
TOP CAST
Rodrigo Sá Pessoa
Self
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