Abolition

Abolition — 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.

• Release date
• May 13, 1988
• Runtime
• 153 min
• Genres
• Documentary, History
• Director
• Zózimo Bulbul

Abolition — Cast

Camila Amado Princesa Isabel Benedita da Silva Herself

A

Abdias Nascimento Himself

G

Gilberto Freyre Himself Grande Otelo Himself Agnaldo Timóteo Himself

L

Luís Carlos Prestes Himself

D

D. Hélder Câmara Himself