Denying Brazil
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Released: Nov 20, 2000
Runtime: 1h 31m
Rating: ⭐ 8.2 / 10
Documentary
Overview
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.
Top Billed 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