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This study aims to analyse audience perceptions of the documentary Amato Lusitano: Ci\u00eancia e Humanismo\u2014a cultural mediation tool designed and produced by the authors\u2014and to verify the association of these perceptions with sociodemographic profiles. Framed within an action research methodology, the study combines artistic creation and empirical analysis of public reception. During the first screening, a questionnaire was administered to 55 viewers (37 students aged &lt; 40), and data were submitted to an exploratory factor analysis. This revealed a two-factor structure, highlighting a primary factor\u2014Communicative and Educational Effectiveness\u2014with high internal consistency (\u03b1 = 0.89). Participants reported high agreement with this dimension, with statistically significant differences across generational groups (p &lt; 0.005). Participants with less prior knowledge about Amato Lusitano showed a greater perception of novelty. Clarity of information and quality of the content were the most valued aspects. In contrast, duration and accessibility emerged as areas for improvement. The potential of the documentary as a heritage education resource for initial teacher training is evident. 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