- Overview
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.
- Release Date
20 November 2000
- DirectingJoel Zito Araújo
- Budget
$0.00
- Revenue
$0.00
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