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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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KQEDKQED
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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 is streaming on KQED in United States. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is Reading the World on Netflix?

No, Reading the World is not on Netflix in United States as of November 2026. It's currently on KQED.

Is Reading the World on Amazon Prime Video?

No, Reading the World isn't on Amazon Prime Video in United States right now. It's on KQED instead.

Where can I watch Reading the World for free?

Reading the World is available to stream free (with ads) on KQED in United States.