In 1988, the centenary of abolition of slavery in Brazil, Zózimo Bulbul made this powerful historical analysis of racial issues in his country. This documentary provides an in-depth look through extensive archival researching and interviews of key figures who were involved in preserving black culture. Aside from historical testimony, this epic documentary also points to the current relevance of facing the racism that still confronts the black population in Brazil.
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19 people
Camila Amado
Princesa Isabel
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Loucas pra Casar
Vai Que Dá Certo
Benedita da Silva
Herself
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Zózimo Bulbul
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The Girl and the Rapist
Soul in the Eye
Severino Dadá
Abdias Nascimento
Himself
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O Homem do Sputnik
Five Times Favela
Miguel Rio Branco
Gilberto Freyre
Himself
Clementina de Jesus
Grande Otelo
Himself
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Fitzcarraldo
Macunaima
Biza Vianna
Agnaldo Timóteo
Himself
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Clara
Luís Carlos Prestes
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A Paz é Dourada
Zózimo Bulbul Director · Miguel Rio Branco Cinematographer Severino Dadá Editor
First release May 13, 1988 · Produced in Brazil · Original title Abolição
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Brazil
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Original title
Abolição
Original language
Portuguese
Spoken on screen
Portuguese
Release dates
Brazil · May 13, 1988
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No release date listed for United States.
Netherlands
January 24, 2019 · International Film Festival Rotterdam
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