Lula, the Son of Brazil

Lula, the Son of Brazil(2010)

"Family man. Militant. Hero. Convict. Savior. Romantic. Legend."

5.5/10
85 votes
130 minJanuary 1, 2010

Overview

The true story of a working class boy who moves to the nation's financial capital at a young age and becomes one the most influential politicians in Brazilian history.

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