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Abolition

19886.7 / 10153 min
Documentary, History

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

Camila Amado

Princesa Isabel

Benedita da Silva

Benedita da Silva

Herself

Abdias Nascimento

Abdias Nascimento

Himself

Gilberto Freyre

Gilberto Freyre

Himself

Grande Otelo

Grande Otelo

Himself

Agnaldo Timóteo

Agnaldo Timóteo

Himself

Luís Carlos Prestes

Luís Carlos Prestes

Himself

D. Hélder Câmara

D. Hélder Câmara

Himself

Adhemar Ferreira da Silva

Adhemar Ferreira da Silva

Himself

Thereza Santos

Thereza Santos

Herself

Cíntia Raquel

Cíntia Raquel

Otávio Terceiro

Otávio Terceiro

Sergio Maia

Sergio Maia

Crew

Zózimo Bulbul

Zózimo Bulbul

Director

Zózimo Bulbul

Zózimo Bulbul

Writer

Clementina de Jesus

Clementina de Jesus

Music

Miguel Rio Branco

Miguel Rio Branco

Director of Photography

Severino Dadá

Severino Dadá

Editor

Biza Vianna

Biza Vianna

Costume Designer