Too Black for TV (2016)
Nayara Justino thought her dreams had come true when she was selected as the Globeleza carnival queen in 2013, after a public vote on one of Brazil's biggest TV shows. But some regarded her complexion to be too dark to be an acceptable queen. Nayara and her family wonder what this says about racial roles in modern Brazil.
Director: Barney Lankester-Owen
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 10 min
Release Date: March 30, 2016
Country: Brazil, United Kingdom
Original Language: en
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Too Black for TV about?
- Nayara Justino thought her dreams had come true when she was selected as the Globeleza carnival queen in 2013, after a public vote on one of Brazil's biggest TV shows. But some regarded her complexion to be too dark to be an acceptable queen. Nayara and her family wonder what this says about racial roles in modern Brazil.
- Who directed Too Black for TV?
- Too Black for TV was directed by Barney Lankester-Owen.
- How long is Too Black for TV?
- Too Black for TV has a runtime of 10m (10 minutes).
- What genre is Too Black for TV?
- Too Black for TV is a Documentary film.
- Where was Too Black for TV produced?
- Too Black for TV was produced in Brazil, United Kingdom.