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Favela, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, 24th October 1968. Our picture shows
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Favela, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, 24th October 1968. Our picture shows
Favela, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, 24th October 1968.
Our picture shows... Maria Ritawith with two month old Emival, outside her home in the favela, a ramshackle housing area located on the side of a hill
Freddie Reed
Daily Mirror
Mirrorpix
Brazil
Y9545
Media ID 21805621
© Mirrorpix
Area Baby Brazil Deprived Dwellings Favela Hill Hills Holding Homes Houses Informal Mother Poor Poverty Rio De Janeiro Shanty Side Slums Town Urban 1968
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Capturing the Resilience - A Glimpse into Favela Life, Rio de Janeiro, 1968
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. In this poignant print from Memory Lane Prints, we are transported back to the vibrant streets of Favela in Rio de Janeiro on a fateful day - October 24th, 1968. The image reveals Maria Rita cradling her precious two-month-old son Emival outside their humble abode nestled amidst the ramshackle dwellings that cling precariously to the hillsides. The photograph encapsulates both the beauty and struggles of life within this informal settlement. As Maria tenderly holds her baby close, one can sense an unyielding strength emanating from her eyes. Despite living in poverty-stricken conditions and enduring deprivation, she exudes a profound love for her child. This snapshot serves as a powerful reminder of the resilience found within communities facing adversity. It sheds light on the daily challenges faced by those residing in these makeshift homes but also showcases their unwavering spirit and determination to create a better future for themselves and their children. Freddie Reed's lens captures not just a moment frozen in time but also an entire era marked by urban housing disparities. Through his lens, we witness how slums like Favela were woven into the fabric of Rio de Janeiro's social landscape during this transformative period in history. As we gaze upon this evocative image, let us reflect upon our shared responsibility to address issues of poverty and inequality while
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