"Against sensationalism, the journalism of affection: a rescue of humanity and the memory of Emily Bispo"
The short documentary “My Body, Your Rules” recovers the memory of Emily Bispo, a 20-year-old Brazilian woman. With accounts from her cousin and analysis from experts, the film humanizes her story and denounces gender violence, racism, and colonialism in the state of Mato Grosso (MT).
Brenda Bispo
Emily Bispo´s Cousin
Nealla Machado
PhD and Master's degree in Contemporary Cultural Studies (PPGECCO/UFMT).
Thais Priscilla Marques
Psychologist specializing in emergency and trauma care.
Ana Carolina Dias
Activist of the black movement in Cuiabá-MT
The short documentary “My Body, Your Rules” recovers the memory of Emily Bispo, a 20-year-old Brazilian woman. With accounts from her cousin and analysis from experts, the film humanizes her story and denounces gender violence, racism, and colonialism in the state of Mato Grosso (MT).
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