An eight-part series on aspects of South American society in 'the least-reported and most exciting region' of the world.
6: A Continent Crucified Nine out of ten South
Americans are Catholic, but their church is divided between priests who side with the poor and those who support the status quo.
Jack Pizzey observed the rituals of Ecuador's Holy
Week and talked to a priest working in the slums of Sao Paulo. He discovered two threats to the supremacy of the established church; a revival of traditional
African religions, and the zealous missionaries from Salt Lake City.
Produced and directed by CUVE FLEURY
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