Abolition

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.

Details

Status

Released

Release date

May 13, 1988

Original language

Portuguese

Spoken languages

Portuguese

Countries

Brazil

Cast

D. Hélder Câmara,Abdias Nascimento,Grande Otelo,Luís Carlos Prestes,Camila Amado,Otávio Terceiro,Gilberto Freyre,Benedita da Silva,Sergio Maia,Adhemar Ferreira da Silvaand 3 more

Director

Zózimo Bulbul

Writer

Zózimo Bulbul

Cinematography

Miguel Rio Branco

Budget

Not recorded

Revenue

Not recorded

IMDb

tt0285423