Agit-Prop (1993)
A documentary about the life and work of poet and visual artist Moacy Cirne.
Top billed cast
- Ingrid VorsatzNarrator (voice)
- Álvaro de SáSelf
- Moacy CirneSelf
- Suzana VargasSelf
- Clara GóesSelf
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