In a favela in Rio de Janeiro, 5-year-old Jefferson is at the top of his class, but finds himself worrying about escalating violence in his neighborhood.
April 13th, 2009
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April 13th, 2009
In a favela in Rio de Janeiro, 5-year-old Jefferson is at the top of his class, but finds himself worrying about escalating violence in his neighborhood.
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