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The documentary series *Feito Torto pra Ficar Direito* explores traditional Brazilian naval architecture and the empirical knowledge of local boatbuilders. Director Bhig Villas Bôas began the project in 2013, initially producing a 52-minute documentary before expanding the research into a ten-part series.2:18 The production documents diverse regional boatbuilding techniques ranging from Rio Grande do Sul to the Amazon, highlighting how master builders utilize wood properties and natural curves to create seaworthy vessels capable of navigating rough waters. The series features Amir Klink as a central narrator and examines the historical influence of Portuguese shipbuilding traditions on Brazilian craft.32:42 Production involved 12 weeks of filming across Brazil and Portugal, followed by extensive editing to capture the technical nuances of construction, such as the use of wooden pins that expand in water to seal hulls.47:07 The series also addresses the environmental and economic challenges facing riverine populations, including water crises and regulatory restrictions on traditional timber harvesting.28:06

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