Paulo Freire and the Portuguese Revolution, by Débora Dias

Brazilian educator and thinker Paulo Freire was invited to visit Portugal for the first time in 1971, but his entry visa was denied, leading to the creation of a dossier by the Portuguese secret police, which included documents sent by the Brazilian dictatorship. In October 1974, he finally arrived in Portugal, participating in activities in Lisbon and Coimbra. Débora Dias, a researcher at CHAM, discusses the circulation of his work in mainland Portugal and the Azores during the dictatorship, the implementation of his literacy method in various regions of the country, and his relationship with the anti-colonial struggle in Africa, particularly with the Angolan MPLA. Débora Dias also talks about the application of his pedagogical practices in Portugal and the relevance of Freire's thought today.

Débora Dias is a Postdoctoral Researcher at CHAM, collaborating with the Center for Interdisciplinary Studies of the 20th Century (CEIS20) at the University of Coimbra (UC). With a Ph.D. in Contemporary History and a master's degree in Social History, she investigates the cultural relations between Brazil and Portugal in the 20th century, editorial history, social history of reading, and the history of intellectuals and institutions.

The series "50 Years of April 25th" is a partnership between CHAM - Center for Humanities (NOVA FCSH—UAc), the Museum of Aljube – Resistance and Freedom, and the Commemorative Commission for the 50th anniversary of April 25th.

The interview is conducted by Maria Clara Leal.

Coordenation

Isabel Araújo Branco (CHAM)

Organization

CHAM / NOVA FCSH

Support

Museu do Aljube – Resistência e Liberdade

Comissão Comemorativa dos 50 anos do 25 de Abril.

Serie «50 Years of April 25th»