Môa, Mother Africa Roots(2023)
Môa, Raiz Afro Mãe
To reconnect with our cultural origins is to re-discover our identity
Môa, Mother Africa Roots Synopsis
The documentary that began together with Mestre Môa do Katendê before his political murder, tells the life story of this capoeirista and founder of Afoxé Badauê, intertwined with the rise of black cultural manifestations in Bahia, based on a last interview left by him.
Môa, Mother Africa Roots (2023) is a documentary film directed by Gustavo McNair, released on August 3, 2023 with a runtime of 1h 41m. It stars Môa do Katendê, Geraldo Badá, Mestre Valdec and Mestre Plinio.
- Director:
- Gustavo McNair
- Writers:
- Gustavo McNair
- Cinematographer:
- Lucas Raion
- Production:
- Kana Filmes
- Status:
- Released
Môa, Mother Africa Roots Cast & Crew
Main cast
Key crew
Directed by Gustavo McNair, written by Gustavo McNair.
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Môa, Mother Africa Roots – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Môa, Mother Africa Roots online?
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Môa, Mother Africa Roots (2023) is available to stream on Doc Canal Brasil Amazon Channel, and to rent or buy from Google Play Movies. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Môa, Mother Africa Roots?
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The main cast of Môa, Mother Africa Roots (2023) includes Môa do Katendê, Geraldo Badá, Mestre Valdec, Mestre Plinio and Fabiana Cozza. The film was directed by Gustavo McNair. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Môa, Mother Africa Roots released?
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Môa, Mother Africa Roots was released on August 3, 2023 and runs for 1h 41m.