Queen of Samba

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When a young Afro-Brazillian dancer is pressured to live up to her mother’s decorated Samba career, she is haunted by who the world wants her to be.

Director: Stacy Pascal Gaspard
Genre: Thriller
Runtime: 10 min
Music: Renan Franzen
Production: Soñadora Productions, rubbertape
Original Language: en

Keywords

dance competition, samba, colorism, afro brazilian, latinx, latin american

More Films by Director: Stacy Pascal Gaspard
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Queen of Samba about?
When a young Afro-Brazillian dancer is pressured to live up to her mother’s decorated Samba career, she is haunted by who the world wants her to be.
Who directed Queen of Samba?
Queen of Samba was directed by Stacy Pascal Gaspard.
How long is Queen of Samba?
Queen of Samba has a runtime of 10m (10 minutes).
What genre is Queen of Samba?
Queen of Samba is a Thriller film.