Môa, Mother Africa Roots
Môa, Raiz Afro Mãe
“To reconnect with our cultural origins is to re-discover our identity”
Synopsis
The documentary that began together with Mestre Môa do Katendê before his political murder, tells the life story of this capoeirista and founder of Afoxé Badauê, intertwined with the rise of black cultural manifestations in Bahia, based on a last interview left by him.
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →Môa do Katendê
Self
Geraldo Badá
Self
Mestre Valdec
Self
Mestre Plinio
Self
Fabiana Cozza
Self
Chico Assis
Self
Jorjão Bafafé
Self
Átila Santana
Self
Lazzo Matumbi
Self
Letieres Leite
Self
Emília Biancardi
Self
Maestro Ubiratan Marques
Self
Alberto Pitta
Self
Márcia Short
Self
Vovô do Ilê
Self
Arlete Soares
Self
Caetano Veloso
Self (archive footage)
Goli Almerinda de Sales Guerreiro
Self
Release History & Theatrical Window
In-Edit Brasil
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Gustavo McNair
- Screenplay & Story
- Gustavo McNair
- Original Title
- Môa, Raiz Afro Mãe
- Country of Origin
- Brazil
- Spoken Languages
- Portuguese
- Runtime
- 1h 41m
- Production Studios
- Kana Filmes
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Gustavo McNair
Gustavo McNair
Lucas Raion, Edvaldo Raw, Cris Conceição
Danilo Trombela, Gustavo McNair
Filipe Machado
Department Leadership Roster
Gustavo McNair
Director
Lucas Raion
Director of Photography
Edvaldo Raw
Director of Photography
Danilo Trombela
Editor
Cris Conceição
Director of Photography
Gustavo McNair
Editor
Gustavo McNair
Screenplay
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Môa, Mother Africa Roots
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Môa, Mother Africa Roots about?
The documentary that began together with Mestre Môa do Katendê before his political murder, tells the life story of this capoeirista and founder of Afoxé Badauê, intertwined with the rise of black cultural manifestations in Bahia, based on a last interview left by him.
Who directed Môa, Mother Africa Roots?
Môa, Mother Africa Roots was directed by Gustavo McNair.
Who stars in Môa, Mother Africa Roots?
The principal cast of Môa, Mother Africa Roots includes Môa do Katendê, Geraldo Badá, Mestre Valdec, Mestre Plinio, Fabiana Cozza.
When was Môa, Mother Africa Roots released and how long is it?
Môa, Mother Africa Roots was released in 2023 with a total runtime of 1h 41m.