Odô yá! : life with AIDS / produced and directed by Tania Cypriano.

Format:

Video

Author/Creator:

Cypriano, Tânia.

Contributor:

Alexander Street Press.

Series:

Filmakers Library online

Filmakers library online

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

AIDS (Disease)--Brazil.

AIDS (Disease).

Brazil.

Candomblé--Brazil.

Candomblé.

Genre:

Documentary.

Video recordings.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (59 min.)

Place of Publication:

New York, NY : Filmakers Library, 1999.

Language Note:

English.

Summary:

This is the affirming story of how Candomble, a Brazilian religion of African origin, has become a source of strength and power for a group of AIDS sufferers. Shot in Rio de Janeiro, Sao Paulo and Bahia, it shows the rituals of Candomble and the celebration of Carnival. It features the personal struggles and words of wisdom from those whose faith have brought endurance and pride. Rather than denying the sexuality of this African-descendant population, innovative education programs have been developed for its followers. Where other religions preach abstinence, Candomble advocates the use of condoms so that sexuality need not be repressed. This beautifully shot documentary puts the epidemic in a cultural context, showing how this joyful religion helps its followers cope with the illness. An important film for classes in medical anthropology, folklore and religion, and Latin American culture.

Notes:

Originally released as DVD.

Title from resource description page (viewed May 24, 2011).

Electronic reproduction. Alexandria, VA : Alexander Street Press, 2011. (Filmakers library online). Available via World Wide Web.

American Psychiatric Association, 1999

Best Documentary, Pan African Film Festival, 1999

Bronze Apple, National Educational Media Festival, 1999

National HIV/AIDS Update Conference, 1999

What's Happening series, MoMA, 1999

OCLC:

747798431

Access Restriction:

Restricted for use by site license.