Ebony Goddess: Queen of Ilê Aiyê
“The story of three young women searching for identity and self-esteem as they compete for the title of Ebony Goddess in Salvador da Bahia, Brazil, the largest black city outside of Africa.”
Synopsis
Ebony Goddess: Queen of Ilê Aiyê follows three women competing to be the carnival queen of Ilê Aiyê, a prominent and controversial Afro-Brazilian group with an all-black membership. The selection is based on Afro-centric notions of beauty, in counterpoint to prevailing standards of beauty in Brazil, a country famous for slim supermodels and plastic surgery. Contestants for the title of Ebony Goddess dress in flowing African-style garments, gracefully performing traditional Afro-Brazilian dances to songs praising the beauty of black women.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.
Ebony Goddess: Queen of Ilê Aiyê - Film Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2010-02-21
Release History & Theatrical Window
21/01/2010
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Carolina Moraes-Liu
- Original Title
- Ebony Goddess: Queen of Ilê Aiyê
- Country of Origin
- Brazil, United States of America
- Release Date
- 21/01/2010
- Spoken Languages
- English, Portuguese
- Runtime
- 20m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Carolina Moraes-Liu
Chung Liu, Carolina Moraes-Liu
Department Leadership Roster
Carolina Moraes-Liu
Director
Carolina Moraes-Liu
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
Featured In Curated Collections
Editorial lists, community rankings, and cinematic collections featuring Ebony Goddess: Queen of Ilê Aiyê.
list7
2010-2018;US;All
desc
Afro-Latine
Similar Titles to Ebony Goddess: Queen of Ilê Aiyê
Movies sharing stylistic DNA, tone, and thematic storytelling
More Like Ebony Goddess: Queen of Ilê Aiyê
Recommended titles matching themes, cast, and genres.
Frequently Asked Questions About Ebony Goddess: Queen of Ilê Aiyê
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Ebony Goddess: Queen of Ilê Aiyê about?
Ebony Goddess: Queen of Ilê Aiyê follows three women competing to be the carnival queen of Ilê Aiyê, a prominent and controversial Afro-Brazilian group with an all-black membership. The selection is based on Afro-centric notions of beauty, in counterpoint to prevailing standards of beauty in Brazil, a country famous for slim supermodels and plastic surgery. Contestants for the title of Ebony Goddess dress in flowing African-style garments, gracefully performing traditional Afro-Brazilian dances to songs praising the beauty of black women.
Who directed Ebony Goddess: Queen of Ilê Aiyê?
Ebony Goddess: Queen of Ilê Aiyê was directed by Carolina Moraes-Liu.
Who stars in Ebony Goddess: Queen of Ilê Aiyê?
The principal cast of Ebony Goddess: Queen of Ilê Aiyê includes Not specified.
When was Ebony Goddess: Queen of Ilê Aiyê released and how long is it?
Ebony Goddess: Queen of Ilê Aiyê was released in 2010 with a total runtime of 20m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Ebony Goddess: Queen of Ilê Aiyê?
Ebony Goddess: Queen of Ilê Aiyê holds official age classifications: US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).