Abolition

In 1988, the centenary of abolition of slavery in Brazil, ZĂłzimo 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.

19882h 33m6.7Movie

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Overview

In 1988, the centenary of abolition of slavery in Brazil, ZĂłzimo 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 TimĂłteo
Agnaldo TimĂłteo
Himself
LuĂ­s Carlos Prestes
LuĂ­s Carlos Prestes
Himself
D. Hélder Câmara
D. Hélder Câmara
Himself
Adhemar Ferreira da Silva
Adhemar Ferreira da Silva
Himself
Thereza Santos
Thereza Santos
Herself
CĂ­ntia Raquel
CĂ­ntia Raquel
Otávio Terceiro
Otávio Terceiro