Abolition

Abolition (1988)

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.

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  • Release Date: 1988-05-13
  • Runtime: 2h 33min
  • Director: Zózimo Bulbul

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Cast

  • Camila Amado

    Princesa Isabel

  • Benedita da Silva

    Herself

  • Abdias Nascimento

    Himself

  • Gilberto Freyre

    Himself

  • Grande Otelo

    Himself

  • Agnaldo Timóteo

    Himself

  • Luís Carlos Prestes

    Himself

  • D. Hélder Câmara

    Himself

  • Adhemar Ferreira da Silva

    Himself

  • Thereza Santos

    Herself

  • Cíntia Raquel

  • Otávio Terceiro

  • Sergio Maia