Abolicao/Abolicion.

Format:

Video

Contributor:

Bulbul, Sozimo, film director.

ArtMattan Productions.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Black people--Brazil.

Black people.

Brazil.

Genre:

Streaming video.

Documentary films.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (1 video file, approximately 150 minutes)

Place of Publication:

[New York] : ArtMattan Productions, 1988.

System Details:

digital

video file

Summary:

Aboliçao is a startling look at the racial situation of Black Brazilians in contemporary Brazil. The director asks the following question to Black Brazilians from diverse walks of life --musicians, politicians, activists, people in government, ambassadors, social workers, sport stars, actors, street kids, farmers, etc. -- "We are celebrating 100 years since the abolition of slavery in Brazil, what does the abolition of slavery mean to you?"

Notes:

Title from title frames.

Originally produced by ArtMattan Films in 1988.

OCLC:

897410270

Access Restriction:

Restricted for use by site license.