raw depictions
[/rɔː dɪˈpɪkʃənz/]
noun phrasepl: raw depictions
representações cruas
1. Unfiltered, graphic, or realistic portrayals of subjects without sanitization or artistic embellishment
The documentary provided raw depictions of life in the slums, without any romanticization.
O documentário ofereceu representações cruas da vida nas favelas, sem qualquer romantização.
2. Stark or candid visual or artistic renderings that show harsh realities or emotional intensity
The artist's raw depictions of human suffering moved audiences to tears.
As representações cruas do sofrimento humano pela artista comoveram a plateia até às lágrimas.
3. Explicit or uncensored illustrations or descriptions of controversial or mature subject matter
The film contains raw depictions of violence and should be viewed by adults only.
O filme contém representações cruas de violência e deve ser visto apenas por adultos.
This phrase is commonly used in contemporary media discourse in both the US and Brazil when discussing documentary films, journalism, and visual art that confronts social issues directly. In Brazilian culture, raw depictions are particularly valued in cinema novo and street art movements as tools for social commentary. The term reflects a cultural preference for authentic storytelling over sanitized narratives.
NYC Slang
real talk visuals; uncut depictions
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