Ocupe Estelita

In July 2014 the police of Pernambuco used extreme violence against the Movement Occupy Estelita. Without trying to open any channel of dialogue, the riot squad, GATI and other troops used a disproportionate amount of force for the repossession of an area from José Estelita pier, in the city of Recife. It got clear during the day that the police were there not only to carry out a lawsuit, but to try to repress a legitimate movement of civilians.

The movie is about the incapacity of public authorities to truly accept the popular participation in decisions about the future of the city. By organizing the discussion on the use of a huge piece of land in the historic center of Recife - José Estelita Pier - based on the interests of the real estate speculation, the City Hall eliminates the possibility of debate. The "Public Hearings" become stage games, with the purpose of legitimizing the aspirations of the "Novo Recife" consortium.