Breaking the Taboo

Season 1

Inspired by the documentary feature film and the "Quebrando o Tabu" digital channel, the 10 episode docuseries debates several challenging themes: prostitution, gun control, privatization, abortion, inequality, among others. Each episode explores and debates a different controversial topic.

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10 Episodes

  • Privacy
    E1
    PrivacyIn an increasingly tuned-in world, it seems that we are willing to exchange our privacy for likes. But do we really know how much we are giving in?
  • Is Prostituition a Profession?
    E2
    Is Prostituition a Profession?The oldest profession in the world is controversial, and 'Breaking the taboo' travels Brazil and the world to listen to the prostitutes and understand more about sex work.
  • LGBT phobia
    E3
    LGBT phobiaThe LGBT community has come a long way in recent decades, but that does not overshadow the prevailing prejudice. The episode exposes the veiled and not so veiled LGBT phobia that continues to exist.
  • Racism and Resistance
    E4
    Racism and ResistanceWhat is the difference between social and racial inequality? 'Quebrando o Tabu' looks the answers, exploring the barriers faced by Brazilians 130 years after the abolition.
  • Abortion
    E5
    AbortionLatin American countries have the most restrictive laws and the highest abortion rates in the world. The episode follows Brazilian women who want to terminate the pregnancy.
  • Guns
    E6
    GunsAt a time when the homicide rate only increases and at the same time gun control laws are weakened, the question remains: does having a gun increase your security?
  • Police
    E7
    PoliceThe Brazilian police are the ones that kill and die the most in the world. 'Breaking the Taboo' speaks to police, community leaders, experts and victims to understand the Brazilian model.
  • Democracy
    E8
    DemocracyCitizens feel less and less represented, authoritarian leaders are gaining ground, democratic projects in the world have failed and some democracies have even fallen back.
  • Privatization
    E9
    PrivatizationPrivatization is one of those topics on which everyone has an opinion and that few really understand. How did we get to the point? And after all, where is the state necessary?
  • Climate and Inequality
    E10
    Climate and InequalityHow to deal with the impacts of climate change that are already taking place, prepare for those to come, and what to do to avoid a disaster of epic proportions?

 

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