HOT DOCS 2017: STATE OF EXCEPTION

Published On March 28, 2017 » 1994 Views» By Fernando Fernandez » DOCUMENTARIES, HOT DOCS 2017, Uncategorized
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As Rio de Janeiro prepares to host the 2014 FIFA World Cup and 2016 Olympics, a community of self-described “urban Indians” are threatened with forced eviction to make way for a stadium named after the original indigenous inhabitants of the territory. As the mega-events begin threatening a number of other communities with displacement, residents unite to fight back in defense of their constitutional rights, temporarily suspended under a “state of exception”. This character driven story was filmed over the course of 6 years, utilizing production protocols that combine observational verité with participatory documentary practices and citizen journalism.

Disclaimer:  Fernando Fernandez did not write the synopsis above.

Screening Times at HOT DOCS 2017

Saturday, April 29th @615PM @TIFF Bell Lightbox 3

Sunday, April 30th @145PM @TIFF Bell Lightbox 2

Friday, May 5th @915PM @Scotiabank Theatre 7

www.stateofexception.com

 

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Fernando Fernandez is a graduate of Environmental Studies at York University. He became passionate about the arts when interning for many internet startup magazines focusing on music and film. Inspired by the work of Stanley Kubrick, Fernando created FERNTV for everyone to become inspired and motivated about the arts and culture that surrounds them. As hard working as he is, Fernando still has time to be funny as Private Joker from Full Metal Jacket.

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