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Dr. Gama

Based on the biography of Luiz Gama, one of the most important characters in Brazilian history, a black man who used the laws and courts to free more than 500 slaves. Born of a free womb, Gama was sold into slavery at the age of 10 to pay off his father's gambling debts. Even as a slave, he became literate, studied and earned his own freedom, becoming one of the most respected lawyers of his time. An abolitionist and republican who inspired an entire country.

Top Cast

  • César Mello

    César Mello

    Luiz Gama (adulto)

  • Angelo Fernandes

    Angelo Fernandes

    Luiz Gama (jovem)

  • Pedro Guilherme

    Pedro Guilherme

    Luiz Gama (criança)

  • Mariana Nunes

    Mariana Nunes

    Claudina (adulta)

  • Samira Carvalho

    Samira Carvalho

    Claudina (jovem)

  • Isabél Zuaa

    Isabél Zuaa

    Luiza Mahin

  • Romeu Evaristo

    Romeu Evaristo

    Santos

  • Teka Romualdo

    Teka Romualdo

    Ana

  • Higor Campagnaro

    Higor Campagnaro

    Antonio (adulto)

Overview

Based on the biography of Luiz Gama, one of the most important characters in Brazilian history, a black man who used the laws and courts to free more than 500 slaves. Born of a free womb, Gama was sold into slavery at the age of 10 to pay off his father's gambling debts. Even as a slave, he became literate, studied and earned his own freedom, becoming one of the most respected lawyers of his time. An abolitionist and republican who inspired an entire country.

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