Abolition (1988)
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.
Director: Zózimo Bulbul
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Camila Amado as Princesa Isabel |
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Benedita da Silva as Herself |
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Abdias Nascimento as Himself |
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Gilberto Freyre as Himself |
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Grande Otelo as Himself |
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Agnaldo Timóteo as Himself |
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Luís Carlos Prestes as Himself |
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D. Hélder Câmara as Himself |
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Adhemar Ferreira da Silva as Himself |
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Thereza Santos as Herself |
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Cíntia Raquel as |
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Otávio Terceiro as |
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Sergio Maia as |
| Directing | Zózimo Bulbul | Director |
| Writing | Zózimo Bulbul | Writer |
| Camera | Miguel Rio Branco | Director of Photography |
| Editing | Severino Dadá | Editor |
| Costume & Make-Up | Biza Vianna | Costume Designer |
| Sound | Clementina de Jesus | Music |