Maria Thereza Soares

José Louzeiro: Depois da Luta

Maria Thereza Soares

The documentary narrates the trajectory of Maranhão journalist, writer and writer José Louzeiro, through his own testimonies and of filmmakers such as Sérgio Rezende, José Joffily and Jorge Duran, his partners in screenplays of important films for Brazilian cinema. At age 85, in poor health, Louzeiro recounts her adventures as a police journalist, writer and screenwriter, and shows her impressions of controversial and marginalized characters she portrayed in film, journalism and literature.