Denying Brazil

Plot Summary

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.

Top Cast

Joel Zito Araújo Narrator (voice)

João Acaiabe Narrator (voice)

Ruth de Souza Herself

Zezé Motta Herself

Milton Gonçalves Himself