A kiss for Gabriela
2018•Released
Documentary
A KISS FOR GABRIELA tells the story of a remarkable woman named Gabriela Leite. An activist for sex workers’ rights for over 30 years, Gabriela was the first sex worker to run for Brazilian Congress. The documentary presents an intimate portrait of her 2010 campaign when she faced 822 opponents and challenged a male dominated political system. Combining an observational style with unrestricted access, it explores what it means to be a prostitute, to be a wife, and most importantly, what it means for a woman representing one of the most stigmatized populations in the world to run for office. Gabriela’s charisma and amazing history of activism engages audiences and encourages them to reflect critically on laws and policies that restrict the rights and possibilities of women like Gabriela globally. For women like Gabriela who make history and challenge stereotypes with their campaigns, it is not whether they win or lose, or even how they play. It’s that they’re in the game at all.
Director
Laura Murray
Languages
Portuguese
Studio
Miríade Filmes
Cast
Gabriela Leite
Gabriela Leite
Production
Company
Miríade Filmes
Company
Rattapallax
Company
Fundação Verde Herbert Daniel
Company
Open Society Foundations
Company
Academia Internacional de Cinema
Producer
Beatriz Seigner
Producer
Laura Murray
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