---
title: "My Body is Political"
year: 2017
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/my-body-is-political-2017"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 453956
imdb_id: "tt7789406"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 71
community_rating: 7.7
vote_count: 15
content_rating: "Unrated"
---

# My Body is Political (2017) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/my-body-is-political-2017

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

My Body is Political is a film first released in 2017. Catalogued under Documentary. Produced and broadcast by Paideia Filmes, Studio Riff. Current status: Released.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "Four transgender individuals navigate survival and identity in São Paulo’s toughest favela."

### Why Watch
- Authentic portrayal of trans lives in Brazil
- Highlights systemic violence and resilience
- Intimate documentary style

### Caveats & Content Note
- The unflinching depiction of violence may be distressing
- Tone & Suitability: The documentary includes graphic discussions of violence and discrimination, making it suitable for mature audiences.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: raw, social, documentary, intimate

## Streaming Availability Matrix

Direct streaming licensing updates dynamically. Consult the live tracking interface at https://www.archytele.com/show/my-body-is-political-2017#watch.

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Alice Riff
- **Networks / Studios**: Paideia Filmes, Studio Riff

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Linn da Quebrada** as *Self*
- **Paula Beatriz** as *Self*
- **Giu Nonato** as *Self*
- **Fernando Ribeiro** as *Self*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: What is the setting of the film?
It takes place in one of the poorest favelas of São Paulo, Brazil.

### Q: Who are the main subjects?
The film follows Paula, Beatriz, Giu and Fernando, transgender individuals living in the favela.

### Q: What central issue does the documentary address?
It highlights the high number of murders of transgender people in Brazil and their fight for rights.

### Q: Is My Body is Political a fictional story?
No, it is presented as a documentary.

### Q: How long is the film?
The runtime is 1 hour 11 minutes.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [My Body is Political — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/453956)

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