Denying Brazil (2000)
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.
Released: Nov 20, 2000
Runtime: 92 minutes
Genre: Documentary
Stars: Joel Zito Araújo, João Acaiabe, Ruth de Souza, Zezé Motta, Milton Gonçalves, Léa Garcia
Crew: Joel Zito Araújo (Executive Producer), Joel Zito Araújo (Screenplay), Joel Zito Araújo (Director), Adrian Cooper (Editor), Joel Zito Araújo (Editor), Adrian Cooper (Director of Photography)
