BRAZIL
The Global Economic Crisis in
Brazil (13:19): This clip from the summer of 1999 shows the lingering affect
of the international financial crisis. This clip documents the social
and political impact as a result of the economic woes, and reveals criticism
of the International Monetary Fund as well. (Source:
PBS Jim Lehrer News Hour).
The IMF in Brazil (4:35): This clip looks at the role of the IMF and World Bank in Brazil, the world's most indebted country, arguing that the policies of these organizations have lowered living standards in the country. (Source: Banking on Life and Debt).
Brazilian Music 1 (1:48):This song celebrates the role of Afro-Brazilian in Brazil, asking "are we really free today?" (Source: Benedita da Silva).
Brazilian Music 2
(1:20): This song celebrates Benedita da Silva's role as a Afro-Brazilian woman
Senator in Brazil. (Source: Benedita da Silva).