Eduardo Araújo
Backstories 2021 is a multi-sited storytelling festival located in suburbs of across Perth and regional Western Australia.
Backstories is a multi-sited storytelling festival located in backyards across Perth and regional Western Australia. In 2021, Backstories featured locations in Margaret River, South Fremantle, Midland, Quinns Rocks and more.
Backstories 2021 was made possible with funding from Lotterywest, Department of Local Government, Sport and Cultural Industries and the Centre for Stories Founders Circle.
This story was collected at our Nedlands backyard. When Eduardo Araújo began working as a criminal defence attorney in Brazil, he noticed something striking about his clients – they reminded him a lot of himself.
OTHER STORIES
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