Film
Abolition
1988 · 2h 33m · Documentary · History
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Overview
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.
Cast
Camila Amado
Princesa Isabel
Benedita da Silva
Herself
Abdias Nascimento
Himself
Gilberto Freyre
Himself
Grande Otelo
Himself
Agnaldo Timóteo
Himself
Luís Carlos Prestes
Himself
D. Hélder Câmara
Himself
Adhemar Ferreira da Silva
Himself
Thereza Santos
Herself
Cíntia Raquel
Otávio Terceiro
Sergio Maia
Crew
- Zózimo BulbulDirector · Writer
- Miguel Rio BrancoDirector of Photography
- Severino DadáEditor
Media
Details
- Release date
- May 13, 1988
- Status
- Released
- Original language
- Portuguese
- Runtime
- 2h 33m
- Genres
- Documentary, History
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