Brasil Summerfest - Film: Black Rio! Black Power!

Film: Black Rio! Black Power!
Dir. Emilio Domingos. 2023, 70 mins. Brazil. DCP. In Portuguese with English subtitles.

This fascinating documentary explores the transformative power of soul music in 1970s Rio de Janeiro, where dance events became crucial spaces for the political affirmation and resistance of the young black community. Through the lens of the Black Rio Movement, the film highlights the role of music in the struggle for racial equality during Brazil’s military dictatorship and traces its enduring influence on genres like hip–hop and funk. It also examines the movement’s legacy on Black pride, aesthetic values, and the ongoing fight for racial justice, as seen through the experiences of movement leaders like Dom Filó and the impact on subsequent generations. Co-presented by Cinema Tropical.

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