Episode of Series “Sweat of the sun, tears of the moon”.
What qualities inspire passionate admiration in South Americans? This is the question asked by Jack Pizzey as he introduces us to three very contrasting South American stars. Jairo Antonio in Bogota is a champion bullfighter, the sport of Colombia’s Spanish conquerors which can cost fans up to 3 weeks wages for an entrance ticket. Antonio Cervantes, three times welterweight champion of the world, hails from an extremely poor Colombian village, populated by descendants of rebel African slaves, where boxing is the main source of cultural pride. Cristina is the star of Brazilian “soapies” (telenovellas), her programs watched by 90% of Brazilians. NOTE: BULLFIGHT SCENES ARE VERY GRAPHIC AND MAY OFFEND SOME VIEWERS.
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ACMI Identifier
303787
Language
English
Subject categories
Advertising, Film, Journalism, Mass Media & TV → Foreign language films
Advertising, Film, Journalism, Mass Media & TV → Soap operas
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Brazil
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Colombia
Armed Forces, Military, War & Weapons → Heroes
Documentary → Documentary films - Australia
Hobbies, Recreation & Sport → Boxing
Hobbies, Recreation & Sport → Bullfights
Magic, Occult & Supernatural → Heroes
Television → Television programs
Television → Television programs → Television programs - Australia
Television → Television series
Television → Television series → Television series - Australia
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Sound
Colour
Colour
Holdings
VHS; Access Print (Section 1)