A kiss for Gabriela
Synopsis
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.
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A Kiss for Gabriela - Full documentary with English subtitles - 2013
Type: Clip • Published 2018-03-13
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- Director
- Laura Murray
- Original Title
- A kiss for Gabriela
- Country of Origin
- Brazil, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- Portuguese
- Runtime
- Unknown
- Production Studios
- Miríade Filmes, Rattapallax, Fundação Verde Herbert Daniel, Open Society Foundations, Academia Internacional de Cinema
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Laura Murray
Laura Murray
Laura Murray
Beatriz Seigner, Laura Murray, Ram Devineni
Department Leadership Roster
Beatriz Seigner
Producer
Laura Murray
Director
Laura Murray
Producer
Laura Murray
Director of Photography
Laura Murray
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What is A kiss for Gabriela about?
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.
Who directed A kiss for Gabriela?
A kiss for Gabriela was directed by Laura Murray.
Who stars in A kiss for Gabriela?
The principal cast of A kiss for Gabriela includes Gabriela Leite.
When was A kiss for Gabriela released and how long is it?
A kiss for Gabriela was released in 2018 with a total runtime of Unknown.