Based on the life of the abolitionist lawyer and writer Luís Gama, one of the most important figures in Brazilian history. Born free, Luís Gama was sold at the age of 10 as a slave to pay his father's debts. Even with the life of an enslaved man, he studied and managed to become literate, conquering his own freedom. He became one of the most respected lawyers and thinkers of his time and inspired the entire country with his ideals, writings and speeches.
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