Denying Brazil (2000)
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.
Director: Joel Zito Araújo
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 91 min
Release Date: November 20, 2000
Cast
- Joel Zito Araújo - Narrator (voice)
- João Acaiabe - Narrator (voice)
- Ruth de Souza - Herself
- Zezé Motta - Herself
- Milton Gonçalves - Himself
- Léa Garcia - Herself
- Cléa Simões - Herself
- Maria Ceiça - Herself
- Tony Tornado - Himself
- Maurício Gonçalves - Himself
Screenplay
- Joel Zito Araújo (Screenplay)
Cinematography: Adrian Cooper, Cleumo Segond
Editing: Adrian Cooper, Joel Zito Araújo
Production: Casa de Criação Cinema
Country: Brazil
Language: Português
Original Language: pt
Keywords
civil rights, telenovela
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Denying Brazil about?
- 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.
- Who directed Denying Brazil?
- Denying Brazil was directed by Joel Zito Araújo.
- Who stars in Denying Brazil?
- Denying Brazil stars Joel Zito Araújo, João Acaiabe, Ruth de Souza, Zezé Motta, Milton Gonçalves, Léa Garcia.
- How long is Denying Brazil?
- Denying Brazil has a runtime of 1h 31m (91 minutes).
- What genre is Denying Brazil?
- Denying Brazil is a Documentary film.
- Where was Denying Brazil produced?
- Denying Brazil was produced in Brazil.