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Language
Portuguese
Description
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 analyzes race relations in Brazilian soap operas, calling attention to their likely influence on Black people's identity-forming processes.
2) A febre
Language
Portuguese
Description
"The Fever tells the story of Justino, a 45-year-old member of the indigenous Desana people, who works as a security guard at the Manaus cargo port. Since the death of his wife, his main company is his youngest daughter who he lives with on the outskirts of town. A nurse at a local health clinic, Vanessa is accepted to study medicine in Bras̕lia, and plans to leave shortly. As the days go by, Justino is overcome by a strong fever. During the day,...
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