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The Gracies and the Birth of Vale Tudo
The Gracies and the Birth of Vale Tudo
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THE GRACIES AND THE BIRTH OF VALE TUDO

Directed by Victor Cesar Bota
Brazil, 2009
Documentary, Sport

Synopsis

In 1914, Carlos Gracie learned the secrets of Jiu-Jitsu. Together with his brothers built an army of warriors. The beliefs and values of this martial art, as well as the philosophy of life and combat of the athletes, are revealed by interviews with three generations of the Gracie family.

Synopsis

In 1914, Carlos Gracie learned the secrets of Jiu-Jitsu. Together with his brothers built an army of warriors. The beliefs and values of this martial art, as well as the philosophy of life and combat of the athletes, are revealed by interviews with three generations of the Gracie family.