Dr. Gama (2021)
Based on the biography of Luiz Gama, one of the most important characters in Brazilian history, a black man who used the laws and courts to free more than 500 slaves. Born of a free womb, Gama was sold into slavery at the age of 10 to pay off his father's gambling debts. Even as a slave, he became literate, studied and earned his own freedom, becoming one of the most respected lawyers of his time. An abolitionist and republican who inspired an entire country.
Director: Jeferson De
Genre: Drama, History
Runtime: 92 min
Release Date: July 29, 2021
Cast
- César Mello - Luiz Gama (adulto)
- Angelo Fernandes - Luiz Gama (jovem)
- Pedro Guilherme - Luiz Gama (criança)
- Mariana Nunes - Claudina (adulta)
- Samira Carvalho - Claudina (jovem)
- Isabél Zuaa - Luiza Mahin
- Romeu Evaristo - Santos
- Teka Romualdo - Ana
- Higor Campagnaro - Antonio (adulto)
- Johnny Massaro - Antonio (jovem)
Screenplay
- Luiz Antônio (Screenplay)
Cinematography: Cristiano Conceição
Editing: Jeferson De
Production: Globo Filmes, Paranoid, Buda Filmes
Country: Brazil
Language: Português
Original Language: pt
More Films by Director: Jeferson De
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Dr. Gama about?
- Based on the biography of Luiz Gama, one of the most important characters in Brazilian history, a black man who used the laws and courts to free more than 500 slaves. Born of a free womb, Gama was sold into slavery at the age of 10 to pay off his father's gambling debts. Even as a slave, he became literate, studied and earned his own freedom, becoming one of the most respected lawyers of his time. An abolitionist and republican who inspired an entire country.
- Who directed Dr. Gama?
- Dr. Gama was directed by Jeferson De.
- Who stars in Dr. Gama?
- Dr. Gama stars César Mello, Angelo Fernandes, Pedro Guilherme, Mariana Nunes, Samira Carvalho, Isabél Zuaa.
- How long is Dr. Gama?
- Dr. Gama has a runtime of 1h 32m (92 minutes).
- What genre is Dr. Gama?
- Dr. Gama is a Drama, History film.
- Where was Dr. Gama produced?
- Dr. Gama was produced in Brazil.