Cinema Novo was a Brazilian film movement in the 1960s and 70s that focused on showing the struggles of poor and working-class people, as well as issues of race. Famous directors like Glauber Rocha and Nelson Pereira dos Santos made bold, political films with limited resources, challenging mainstream cinema. Eryk Rocha’s documentary about Cinema Novo felt artistic rather than traditional, using old footage, interviews, and creative editing to capture the movement’s energy. Even though it was sometimes hard to follow, it made the history feel alive. Cinema Novo’s influence is still seen today in films that highlight social and political issues.