Film·2000·L·1h 31m

Denying Brazil

Documentary

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.

Directed by Joel Zito Araújo

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12 credited

Joel Zito Araújo
Joel Zito AraújoNarrator (voice)
João Acaiabe
João AcaiabeNarrator (voice)
Ruth de Souza
Ruth de SouzaHerself
Zezé Motta
Zezé MottaHerself
Milton Gonçalves
Milton GonçalvesHimself
Léa Garcia
Léa GarciaHerself
Cléa Simões
Cléa SimõesHerself
Maria Ceiça
Maria CeiçaHerself
Tony Tornado
Tony TornadoHimself
Maurício Gonçalves
Maurício GonçalvesHimself
Nelson Xavier
Nelson XavierHimself
Herval Rossano
Herval RossanoHimself

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