“Eu sou vaqueiro”: uma videorreportagem dos ofícios de homens sertanejos em Mairi, semiárido baiano

Abstract

This descriptive memorial of the video report “I am a cowboy: an analysis of the trades of country men in Mairi, Bahia’s semi-arid” explores the lives of cowboys in Mairi, highlighting their stories, classifications and cultural importance. Motivated by a personal connection with the region and the lack of records about this culture, the project results in an audiovisual product that seeks to value and document the realities of cowboys, whether they are farm workers, professional vaquejada runners or farmers. The production, based on historical research and television journalism theories, aims not only to record the memory of this group, but also to educate and promote the appreciation of country culture, reinforcing the social and economic value of cowboys for the community of Mairi and the region.