Denying Brazil
A Negação do Brasil
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.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Joel Zito Araújo
- Screenplay & Story
- Joel Zito Araújo
- Original Title
- A Negação do Brasil
- Country of Origin
- Brazil
- Spoken Languages
- Portuguese
- Runtime
- 1h 31m
- Production Studios
- Casa de Criação Cinema
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Joel Zito Araújo
Joel Zito Araújo
Adrian Cooper, Cleumo Segond
Adrian Cooper, Joel Zito Araújo
Joel Zito Araújo
Department Leadership Roster
Joel Zito Araújo
Screenplay
Joel Zito Araújo
Director
Adrian Cooper
Editor
Joel Zito Araújo
Editor
Adrian Cooper
Director of Photography
Cleumo Segond
Director of Photography
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Frequently Asked Questions About Denying Brazil
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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 analyses race relations in Brazilian soap operas, calling attention to their likely influence on Brazilian African-Americans' identity-forming processes.
Who directed Denying Brazil?
Denying Brazil was directed by Joel Zito Araújo.
Who stars in Denying Brazil?
The principal cast of Denying Brazil includes Joel Zito Araújo, João Acaiabe, Ruth de Souza, Zezé Motta, Milton Gonçalves.
When was Denying Brazil released and how long is it?
Denying Brazil was released in 2000 with a total runtime of 1h 31m.