PRESS MATERIALS
WHAT PRESS ARE SAYING
"More than portraying a figure, “Reading the World” constructs a historical portrait of the tensions and contradictions of the time, showing how learning was a two-way street: educators and students learning together, in an experience of social transformation."
Giuliano Peccilli, JWave
"The film makes the viewer a privileged witness... transported to that vibrant experience in Angicos."
Terra
"The film takes an extensive dive into archival footage, bringing together true treasures."
A Gazeta - Cuiabá
"A compelling account of the birth of the Paulo Freire method and the impact of literacy on the lives of the people of Angicos in the backlands."
Folha
“Catherine Murphy’s moving documentary offers a powerful alternative and reminds us that the future of learning should be human.”
Medea Benjamin, Co-Founder of Code Pink
“A heady melange of perspectives, a fascinating tale to witness unfold, a must-watch.”
Benjamin Franz, Film Threat
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