Abolition

2h 33m
DocumentaryHistory
6.7

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
Unknown
Otávio Terceiro
Unknown
Sergio Maia
Unknown

Crew

Zózimo Bulbul
Director, Writer
Severino Dadá
Editor
Miguel Rio Branco
Director of Photography
Biza Vianna
Costume Designer
Clementina de Jesus
Music

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