Denying Brazil
Portuguese91 Min.2000
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Synopsis:
A documentary film about the taboos, stereotypes, and struggles of black actors in Brazilian television "soaps". Based on his own memories and on a sturdy body of research evidence, the director analyses race relations in Brazilian soap operas, calling attention to their likely influence on Brazilian African-Americans' identity-forming processes.
Top Cast:
Joel Zito AraújoNarrator (voice)
João AcaiabeNarrator (voice)
Ruth de SouzaHerself
Zezé MottaHerself
Milton GonçalvesHimself
