EN Black Rio! Black Power!
Dir.
Emílio Domingos
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2016
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75 min
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Documental
Prod.:
Leticia Monte, Lula Buarque de Hollanda
Prod.:
Carol Misorelli, Rodrigo Díaz, Jorge Bichara, Juliana Brombim, Linda Marina, Rossana Giesteira, Sarah Pimentel y Rodrigo Lima
Culture is a form of political articulation that has historically strengthened struggles and social transformations.
Synopsis
The Black Rio movement was an important cultural and political movement in Brazil during the 1970s. Originating in Rio de Janeiro, the movement emerged as a response to the racial and social oppression faced by the Black population at the time. Asfilófio de Oliveira Filho (Dom Filó)—a civil engineer, journalist, documentarian, cultural producer, and leader of the movement—is the protagonist of the award-winning documentary “Black Rio! Black Power!”, directed by Emílio Domingos and produced by Leticia Monte
Why learn about this impactful campaign?
The impact campaign for Black Rio! Black Power! reinforced the power of culture as a form of political articulation, honoring the memory of a historic movement of Afro-diasporic resistance. The campaign expanded awareness of Black Rio, fostered debate, and brought together key figures from this legacy through strategic partnerships, the development of educational materials aimed at learning environments, and screenings followed by debates and conversation circles.
Dances and artistic interventions were also promoted during the screenings.
Our target audiences included Black youth, educators, social movements, cultural networks, and human rights organizations. The campaign became a powerful example of how audiovisual work can activate collective memory, foster intergenerational dialogue, and provoke urgent reflection on the echoes of the past and their resonance in the present—opening paths toward a more just and plural future.
