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The Staple of News

8.520141h 34mMovieDocumentary

Written in 1625 by the British playwright Ben Jonson, the play “The Staple of News” provides a historic root for this discussion about the role of the press in modern day Brazil. Journalists of several generations discuss the dilemmas of…

DirectorJorge Furtado
WriterJorge Furtado
ProducerNora Goulart

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Not available in Canada
Streaming in 1 other country

The Staple of News isn't on any streaming service in Canada right now, but it's available in Brazil. Streaming rights are licensed per country.

Cast · Directed by Jorge Furtado

EVElisa Volpatto
Elisa Volpatto
UC
Ursula Collischonn
JKJanaína Kremer
Janaína Kremer
MSMirna Spritzer
Mirna Spritzer
IB
Irene Brietzke
AF
Antônio Carlos Falcão
ZB
Zé Adão Barbosa
ESEvandro Soldatelli
Evandro Soldatelli
ECEduardo Cardoso
Eduardo Cardoso
ICIsmael Caneppele
Ismael Caneppele
MCMarcos Contreras
Marcos Contreras
NDNelson Diniz
Nelson Diniz

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The Staple of News — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams The Staple of News?

The Staple of News isn't on any streaming service in Canada yet, but it's available in Brazil. Streaming rights differ by country — switch your country in the header to see where.

Is The Staple of News on Netflix?

No, The Staple of News is not on Netflix in Canada as of September 2026.

Is The Staple of News on Amazon Prime Video?

No, The Staple of News isn't on Amazon Prime Video in Canada right now.

Where can I watch The Staple of News for free?

The Staple of News isn't streaming in Canada yet, so there's no way to watch it free at the moment.