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The Gracies and the Birth of Vale Tudo

The Gracies and the Birth of Vale Tudo

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This is story of the Gracie Family, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and the creation of Mixed Martial Arts events. It shows the dissemination of one of the greatest chapters of the 20th Century in Brazil and the World, an extremely significant phenomenon, it illustrates the beliefs and values of this family of Martial Artists, as well as their life philosophy

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Released

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English

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Rating

6/10

Release Date

06 November 2013

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