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The monsters aren't just in history books. They live among us. They're everywhere
Walter Salles' new film on the disappearances of regime critics in 1970s Brazil shows an endless supply of compliant officials who impassively, conscientiously carry out the abuse of men, women and children. It is a reminder that plenty of these people live among us – and that they have been doing very little to hide who they are over the past 16 months.
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