Rey, Ciência em Defesa da Vida

Rey, Ciência em Defesa da Vida 2018 Directed by Marina Saraiva , Wagner de Oliveira

Follow the journey of parasitologist Luis Rey, who became passionate about studying and combating diseases of poverty while still a medical student. Rey was impeached by the dictatorship for his Communist Party activism and, in exile, gained international recognition by promoting schistosomiasis control in Tunisia, working for the World Health Organization. Upon returning to Brazil, he dedicated himself to Fiocruz until the end of his career.

Country Brazil

Language Portuguese

Spoken Language Portuguese

Gnere Documentary

Release Date 1 January 2018

47 mins