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Abolition

6.7 average rating
6.7
Portuguese / 153 MIN. / 1988

The Genres

The 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.

The Cast

Camila AmadoBenedita da SilvaAbdias NascimentoGilberto FreyreGrande OteloAgnaldo TimóteoLuís Carlos PrestesD. Hélder CâmaraAdhemar Ferreira da SilvaThereza SantosCíntia RaquelOtávio TerceiroSergio Maia

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