Abolition

Zózimo Bulbul
1988-05-13


6.7
153 min

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.

Cast

Name Character Team
Camila Amado Princesa Isabel Unowned
Benedita da Silva Herself Unowned
Abdias Nascimento Himself Unowned
Gilberto Freyre Himself Unowned
Grande Otelo Himself Unowned
Agnaldo Timóteo Himself Unowned
Luís Carlos Prestes Himself Unowned
D. Hélder Câmara Himself Unowned
Adhemar Ferreira da Silva Himself Unowned
Thereza Santos Herself Unowned
Cíntia Raquel Unowned
Otávio Terceiro Unowned
Sergio Maia Unowned