The read
It runs long at 2h 33m.
Synopsis
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.
Ratings
IMDb7.5/10
8 audience votes
Key crew
- Zózimo BulbulDirector
- Zózimo BulbulWriter
Cast
- Camila AmadoPrincesa Isabel
- Benedita da SilvaHerself
- Abdias NascimentoHimself
- Gilberto FreyreHimself
- Grande OteloHimself
- Agnaldo TimóteoHimself
- Luís Carlos PrestesHimself
- D. Hélder CâmaraHimself
- Adhemar Ferreira da SilvaHimself
- Thereza SantosHerself
- Cíntia RaquelCast
- Otávio TerceiroCast