Barefoot on Red Soil

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Since he arrived in Sao Felix do Araguaia, in Brazil, the Catalan bishop Pere Casaldàliga fights for the disadvantaged and the indigenous peoples. Casaldàliga must confront the landowners of the region and rethink the role of the Catholic Church.

Released: Mar 24, 2014

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Eduard Fernández

Pere Casaldàliga

Sergi López

Cardenal Joseph Ratzinger

Marcel Borràs

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