Movielogr
Abolition (1988)
Directed by Zózimo Bulbul
Overview
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.
Length 153 minutes
Actors
Camila Amado | Benedita da Silva | Abdias do Nascimento | Gilberto Freyre | Grande Otelo | Agnaldo Timóteo | Luís Carlos Prestes | D. Hélder Câmara | Ademar Da Silva | Thereza Santos | Cíntia Raquel | Otávio Terceiro | Sergio Maia