153 minutes
5/13/1988
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.
Camila Amado
as Princesa Isabel
Benedita da Silva
as Herself
Abdias Nascimento
as Himself
Gilberto Freyre
as Himself
Grande Otelo
as Himself
Agnaldo Timóteo
as Himself
Luís Carlos Prestes
as Himself
D. Hélder Câmara
as Himself
Adhemar Ferreira da Silva
as Himself
Thereza Santos
as Herself
Cíntia Raquel
Otávio Terceiro
Sergio Maia