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S26E12 Skin of Glass

2025-02-17

Filmmaker Denise Zmekhol embarks on a quest to confront Brazil’s stark inequality upon discovering her father's architectural marvel in São Paulo— the striking 24-story modernist structure called “Pele de Vidro” (Skin of Glass)—is home to numerous unhoused individuals. As Denise connects with the residents living within her father's creation, her personal journey transforms into a profound exploration of social issues, revealing the complexities of community and resilience amidst adversity.

Season 26 Episodes

1
One Person, One Vote?
2024-09-30
 2
Make Peace or Die: Honor the Fallen
2024-11-11
 3
Dallas, 2019 | Episode 1
2025-01-03
 4
Dallas, 2019 | Episode 2
2025-01-03
 5
Dallas, 2019 | Episode 3
2025-01-03
 6
Dallas, 2019 | Episode 4
2025-01-03
 7
Dallas, 2019 | Episode 5
2025-01-03
 8
Minted
2025-01-06
 9
Without Arrows
2025-01-13
 10
The Strike
2025-02-03
 11
The In Between
2025-02-10
 12
Skin of Glass
2025-02-17
 13
Bike Vessel
2025-02-24
 14
Home Court
2025-03-24
 15
WE WANT THE FUNK!
2025-04-08
 16
Free For All: The Public Library
2025-04-29
 17
Matter of Mind: My Alzheimer's
2025-05-05
 18
And So It Begins
2025-05-12
 19
Who is Michael Jang?
2025-05-19