Abolition (1988)

  • NR
  • 05/13/1988 (BR)
  • Documentary, History
  • 2h 33m

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.

Zózimo Bulbul

Director, Writer

Cast

Camila Amado's headshot

Camila Amado

Princesa Isabel
Benedita da Silva's headshot

Benedita da Silva

Herself
Abdias Nascimento's headshot

Abdias Nascimento

Himself
Gilberto Freyre's headshot

Gilberto Freyre

Himself
Grande Otelo's headshot

Grande Otelo

Himself
Agnaldo Timóteo's headshot

Agnaldo Timóteo

Himself
Luís Carlos Prestes's headshot

Luís Carlos Prestes

Himself
D. Hélder Câmara's headshot

D. Hélder Câmara

Himself

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