Belisario Franca
Belisario Franca is a film industry professional known for directing Boy 23: The Forgotten Boys of Brazil. The film is a documentary that examines the historical context of racial segregation in Brazil through the story of a group of Black boys who were subjected to a pseudo-scientific eugenics experiment in the early 20th century.
Biography
Belisario Franca is a film industry professional known for directing Boy 23: The Forgotten Boys of Brazil. The film is a documentary that examines the historical context of racial segregation in Brazil through the story of a group of Black boys who were subjected to a pseudo-scientific eugenics experiment in the early 20th century. Franca’s direction focuses on uncovering this lesser-known chapter of Brazilian history, presenting it through archival research and personal testimonies.
The documentary Boy 23: The Forgotten Boys of Brazil is Franca’s notable work in the film industry, highlighting the role of cinema in documenting social and historical issues. The film’s approach blends investigative journalism with narrative storytelling to bring attention to a dark period in Brazil’s past.…
