Denying Brazil
Originally released in 2000. Denying Brazil is a documentary film. directed by Joel Zito Araújo.
Starring Joel Zito Araújo, João Acaiabe, and Ruth de Souza
Synopsis
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
November 20, 2000
25 years ago
Runtime
1h 31m
91 minutes total
User Rating
8.2/10
Excellent (6 votes)
Language
Portuguese
Original language
Country
Brazil
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- PT
Production Companies
- Casa de Criação Cinema
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 an...
Who directed Denying Brazil?
Denying Brazil was directed by Joel Zito Araújo.
How long is Denying Brazil?
Denying Brazil has a runtime of 1 hours and 31 minutes (91 minutes total).
When was Denying Brazil released?
Denying Brazil was released on November 20, 2000 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Denying Brazil?
The main cast of Denying Brazil includes Joel Zito Araújo, João Acaiabe, Ruth de Souza, Zezé Motta, Milton Gonçalves.