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Abolicao/Abolicion

eng

videorecording

Abolicao/Abolicion

897410270

Originally produced by ArtMattan Films in 1988

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Aboliçao is a startling look at the racial situation of Black Brazilians in contemporary Brazil. The director asks the following question to Black Brazilians from diverse walks of life --musicians, politicians, activists, people in government, ambassadors, social workers, sport stars, actors, street kids, farmers, etc. -- "We are celebrating 100 years since the abolition of slavery in Brazil, what does the abolition of slavery mean to you?"

live action