Denying Brazil

2000 | 93 minutes | 8.2 ★ (6)

Denying Brazil
  • 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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