Reading the World
Aug 21, 2025 · 1h 11m
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Director
Catherine Murphy, Iris de OliveiraOverview
In 1963, global icon Paulo Freire led an experimental project teaching hundreds of rural farmers to read, write and vote in Brazil, until he was arrested and forced into exile during a U.S.backed coup d'etat.
Cast of Reading the World
Crew of Reading the World
Catherine MurphyDirector- Iris de OliveiraDirector, Writer, Editor
- Renato MaiaWriter, Cinematography, Editor
- Mara WollongWriter, Editor
- Luis DechtiarWriter, Editor
- Micaela OvelarProducer
- Carina AparecidaProducer, Cinematography
- Rachel DicksonProducer
- Maria Luisa MendonçaProducer
Petra CostaExecutive Producer- Kit MillerExecutive Producer
- T.M. ScruggsExecutive Producer
Cristiano BurlanCinematography- Ulisses BrandãoCinematography
- Oto CartaxoCinematography
- Caio CastorCinematography
- Eduardo MendonçaCinematography
About Reading the World
What is Reading the World about?
In 1963, global icon Paulo Freire led an experimental project teaching hundreds of rural farmers to read, write and vote in Brazil, until he was arrested and forced into exile during a U.S.backed coup d'etat.
When was Reading the World released?
Reading the World was released on August 21, 2025.
How long is Reading the World?
Reading the World runs 1 hour 11 minutes (71 minutes).
Who directed Reading the World?
Reading the World was directed by Catherine Murphy and Iris de Oliveira.
Who is in the cast of Reading the World?
The cast of Reading the World includes Paulo Freire (Self), Luzia de Andrade, Marcos Guerra, Madalena Freire and Maria Miranda.