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The Body Won't Close

Experimental documentary filmmaker Mattijs van de Port explores danger and vulnerability in a Bahian community, examining cultural and anthropological nuances.

This film follows the story of Besouro Mangangà, a capoeira player from Santo Amaro, Bahia, Brazil, who is said to have "closed" his body, making him invincible to bullets and other attacks.

Info about The Body Won't Close

Originally Released: United States, Mar 19, 2021

Genres:Documentary