Emergency Measures: true objectivity when looking at art is a mirage, an illusion; things get even murkier when the film is directed by someone considered a friend, as André Bomfim is. His documentary follows a police group from Maceió, Alagoas, tasked with the protection of women threatened by their companions. The mission is hard to start with, but the deeply ingrained misogyny in society (and, more relevantly, in the police force) transforms this into a herculean job. Thankfully, some are willing to take the job; one of those is the main subject of the film, the female military police lieutenant colonel who leads the group. The film has great access, following the group as they drive around to keep potential victims safe, attend meetings and give lectures, and spend time off. If there is any doubt about how meaningful their task is, some scenes help make that point clear. Cinematographer Anna Júlia Santos captures the images very efficiently, and editor Bruna Carvalho Almeida gives the film a nice narrative thread and a very fine pace. With the disclaimer that opens this text in mind, this is a powerful, meaningful, relevant doc.