Abolition
Abolition

Abolition

6.7
May 13, 1988
2h 33m
DocumentaryHistory

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.

Directed by: Zózimo Bulbul

Top 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

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