Abolition

(1988)

★ 6.9 IMDb · 8 votes

Genres: Documentary, History

Year: 1988

Runtime: 153 мин

Country: Brazil

Director: Zózimo Bulbul

Cast: Camila Amado, Benedita da Silva, Abdias Nascimento, Gilberto Freyre, Grande Otelo, Agnaldo Timóteo, Luís Carlos Prestes, D. Hélder Câmara, Adhemar Ferreira da Silva, Thereza Santos

Plot

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.