Abolition

Story

Synopsis

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

Writers

Zózimo Bulbul

Language

Portuguese

Country

Brazil

Release date

13 May 1988

Ensemble

Cast

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  Camila Amado

  Princesa Isabel

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  Benedita da Silva

  Herself

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  Abdias Nascimento

  Himself

• Gilberto Freyre

  Himself

• 

  Grande Otelo

  Himself

• Agnaldo Timóteo

  Himself

• Luís Carlos Prestes

  Himself

• D. Hélder Câmara

  Himself

• 

  Adhemar Ferreira da Silva

  Himself

• Thereza Santos

  Herself

• Cíntia Raquel

• Otávio Terceiro