Denying Brazil(2000)
A Negação do Brasil
Denying Brazil Synopsis
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.
Denying Brazil (2000) is a documentary film directed by Joel Zito Araújo, released on November 20, 2000 with a runtime of 1h 31m. It stars Joel Zito Araújo, João Acaiabe, Ruth de Souza and Zezé Motta. Viewers rate it 8.4 out of 10 across 7 ratings.
- Director:
- Joel Zito Araújo
- Writers:
- Joel Zito Araújo
- Cinematographer:
- Adrian Cooper
- Production:
- Casa de Criação Cinema
- Status:
- Released
Denying Brazil Cast & Crew
Main cast
Joel Zito Araújo
as Narrator (voice)
João Acaiabe
as Narrator (voice)
Ruth de Souza
as Herself
Zezé Motta
as Herself
Milton Gonçalves
as Himself
Léa Garcia
as Herself
Cléa Simões
as Herself
Maria Ceiça
as Herself
Tony Tornado
as Himself
Maurício Gonçalves
as Himself
Nelson Xavier
as Himself
Herval Rossano
as Himself
Key crew
Directed by Joel Zito Araújo, written by Joel Zito Araújo.
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Denying Brazil Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 8.4/10 from 7 ratings.
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Denying Brazil – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Denying Brazil online?
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Who stars in Denying Brazil?
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The main cast of Denying Brazil (2000) includes Joel Zito Araújo, João Acaiabe, Ruth de Souza, Zezé Motta and Milton Gonçalves. The film was directed by Joel Zito Araújo. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Denying Brazil released?
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Denying Brazil was released on November 20, 2000 and runs for 1h 31m.
Is Denying Brazil worth watching?
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Denying Brazil (2000) holds an average rating of 8.4 out of 10 from 7 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy documentary films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.