Afro Brazilian Actresses and Filmmakers Criticize the Gap in representation
Afro Brazilian Actresses and Filmmakers Criticize the Gap in representation Note from BW of Brazil: A few questions. Is there a fear of black filmmakers […]
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In the nation’s capital, the Adélia Sampaio Exhibition examines the place of the black woman in Brazilian cinema, bringing together 20 films, all directed by Afro-Brazilian women
Note from BW of Brazil: Film production with black Brazilians both in front of and behind the cameras has been one of the most exciting […]
Cinema Negro will be the highlight of the 20th edition of FESTCURTASBH film festival in Belo Horizonte; festival will bring exposure to black filmmakers
Cinema Negro, Black Cinema, will be the highlight of the twentieth edition of FESTCURTASBH film festival in Belo Horizonte By Marques Travae The rise and […]
Afroflix: New free online platform gives visibility to film productions of black Brazilians; service currently features over 100 features
Note from BW of Brazil: It’s been a long, hard struggle and initiatives such as this will surely aid the cause! It’s no secret that […]
“It’s no use equating the experience of being a black woman in Brazil and being white”: From genocide, to feminism & racism, filmmaker Viviane Ferreira discusses the black Brazilian experience
Note from BW of Brazil: For five years now, this blog has presented material that breaks down the differences between being white in Brazil and […]
Melanina Acentuada spectacular brings together works of black Brazilian playwrights
Note from BW of Brazil: With so many independent black theater and film productions being released on You Tube one could say that black Brazilian entertainment […]
This month, veteran actress Léa Garcia celebrated 83 years of life and 63 of an artistic career
Note from BW of Brazil: May we always celebrate the lives of our elders! Unfortunate that March 11th passed by without our celebrating the birthday […]
In short films, women are playing a leading role in the production of ‘Cinema Negro’, Black Cinema
Note from BW of Brazil: Welcome to 2016 and welcome back to Black Women of Brazil! It’s great to know that readers have the interest […]
Brazil’s fear of black movies: How can a film get international exposure at Cannes Film Festival and still be ignored at home?
Note from BW of Brazil: Why does Brazil reject black films? A very good question but only another piece in the Brazilian puzzle of black […]
Short films by black female directors presented at prestigious Cannes Film Festival
Note from BW of Brazil: Great news to share here but even in the good news there’s more than one side to reflect upon. Good […]
