The Day Brazil Was Here
O Dia em Que o Brasil Esteve Aqui
2005
Synopsis
Following Haiti’s 2004 coup, the UN deployed Brazilian troops to restore order. In a symbolic shift, football replaced weapons: Brazil’s national team played a historic friendly in Port-au-Prince, using the sport as a peace tool to soothe the nation’s violent internal conflicts.
Editorial
Pulsing with uproarious cheer, this unique documentary draws out the nuances of a bizarre conjuncture in Haiti’s history. Weaving vox-pop sound bites with talking-head perspectives, this immersive film captures the somatic intensity of football fandom and the sensory overload of meeting your heroes.
