Desaparecidos: a jornada pela verdade.

Abstract

This documentary video product is based on the situation of families searching for a missing relative and individuals who are missing from their families, portraying two sides of the same story. The goal is to depict the drama of families searching for a missing person, the actions taken in response, and the expectations for the future. Similarly, it aims to provide a different perspective by showcasing a person who is missing from their family, detailing how they reached that state and what they have been doing about it. Furthermore, the documentary explores the social and cultural issues behind these disappearances and reflects on the need for prevention and care. The work seeks to contribute to a more comprehensive understanding of the issue and the development of effective prevention measures. For the development of this project, the definition of disappearance used by law enforcement authorities and GOMES (2019) was employed, along with aspects of the current legislation on the subject. Concepts of investigative journalism from FORTES (2005) were also utilized as allies in the search for missing persons. The methodology included gathering information from bibliographic sources and conducting semi-structured interviews following DUARTE's (2004) conceptual framework. The result of the project is a 22:40-minute documentary video that primarily highlights the emotional and psychological challenges faced by the families of missing persons. It also sheds light on actions outlined in current legislation related to missing individuals. The documentary provides a reflection on the feelings of powerlessness and uncertainty in the face of the disappearance of family members