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Peaking Through the Sand - Directed by Andréa Campos and Lauryn Hayes

Project Type: Documentary Film

Project Title: Peaking Through the Sand



Brief Synopsis: Peaking Through the Sand is a story about the resilience of a single mother, Dany, who lives in Tubarão, a favela rooted in tradition. She supports her son, Paulo, and her community through prioritizing education and environmental nourishment. Dany values education and wants to keep her son enrolled in private school; however, a lack of funds halts her goal. Through the strong tradition of clam collecting, which began as a survival tactic for the indigenous people, Dany strengths the relationships within her community and with her son.



Runtime: 17:45

Completion Date: April 30th, 2024

Country of Origin: Brazil

Language: Brazilian Portuguese



Credits

Directors: Andréa Campos and Lauryn Hayes

Writers: Tana Benitez, Andréa Campos, Makayla Harden, Lauryn Hayes, Daniela Ortiz

Producers: Joseph Adams, Zenaida De La Cruz, Lauryn Hayes, Grace Owusu, Alyane Wollery

Cinematographers: Sarah Ager and Reynolds Shenk

Editors: Andréa Campos and Daniela Ortiz

Key Cast: Pólen Acácio, Paulo Vitor Pereira Corrêa, Dany Hora

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