Abolition (1988)

A documentary, mostly in color, but with historical photography and pictures in black and white. It marks 100 years of abolition (Abolicao) of slavery in Brazil. It describes the many situations faced by Afro-Brazilians today, and in the past. This is done through archive footage of cultural celebrations, rituals, and interviews with black Brazilians all over the country.

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Running Time2 hr 33 min
GenresDocumentary