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Reading the World

20251h 11mMovieDocumentary

In 1963, global icon Paulo Freire led an experimental project teaching hundreds of rural farmers to read, write and vote in Brazil, until he was arrested and forced into exile during a U.S.backed coup d'etat.

DirectorsCatherine Murphy·Iris de Oliveira
WritersIris de Oliveira·Renato Maia
ProducersMicaela Ovelar·Carina Aparecida

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Cast · Directed by Catherine Murphy

PFPaulo Freire
Paulo Freire
Self
LA
Luzia de Andrade
MG
Marcos Guerra
MF
Madalena Freire
MM
Maria Miranda
AS
Anita Maria Sousa
MG
Maria Gildenora
PS
Paulo Alves de Sousa
FB
Francisca de Brito
VF
Valquíria Félix
EA
Eneide Maria Araújo
MB
Manoel Bezerra

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Reading the World — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Reading the World?

Reading the World isn't streaming anywhere in Australia yet.

Is Reading the World on Netflix?

No, Reading the World is not on Netflix in Australia as of September 2026.

Is Reading the World on Amazon Prime Video?

No, Reading the World isn't on Amazon Prime Video in Australia right now.

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Reading the World isn't streaming in Australia yet, so there's no way to watch it free at the moment.

What is the OTT release date for Reading the World?

Reading the World hasn't started streaming in Australia yet. Based on the typical 6–8 week theatrical-to-streaming window, we estimate it will arrive around October 9, 2025. This is a prediction, not a confirmed date.