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Becoming Papa: Fathers Key to Gender Justice

5/23/2014 | 25m 50sVideo has Closed Captions

Groundbreaking program for men in Rio De Janeiro’s favelas to stem the tide of violence

Deep in Rio de Janeiro's favelas, something extraordinary is starting to take hold. “Becoming Papa” travels an arduous journey with two Brazilian men who live in homes riven with domestic violence as they transition to living violence-free. Host Bonnie Erbé calls their remarkable transformations to equal caregiving, “the final chapter in feminism.” Don't miss this special documentary episode.

05/23/2014 | Rating NR

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Funding for TO THE CONTRARY is provided by the E. Rhodes and Leona B. Carpenter Foundation, the Park Foundation and the Charles A. Frueauff Foundation.

Becoming Papa: Fathers Key to Gender Justice

5/23/2014 | 25m 50sVideo has Closed Captions

Deep in Rio de Janeiro's favelas, something extraordinary is starting to take hold. “Becoming Papa” travels an arduous journey with two Brazilian men who live in homes riven with domestic violence as they transition to living violence-free. Host Bonnie Erbé calls their remarkable transformations to equal caregiving, “the final chapter in feminism.” Don't miss this special documentary episode.

05/23/2014 | Rating NR

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