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Carmen Miranda: Bananas Is My Business (1995)

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Release Date: Jul 5, 1995 Wide

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The complex life of the woman who came to personify Latin America in the minds of millions of North American moviegoers during the '30s, '40s, and '50s is the focus of this documentary. But while the spunky Miranda with her distinctive fruity hats was very popular in the North, she was not so beloved in South America where many were offended by the cartoon-like, stereotypical image she embodied. The documentary explores these different perceptions as well as chronicling her ascent to fame and

R, 1 hr. 30 min.

Documentary, Television, Musical & Performing Arts

Directed By: Helena Solberg

In Theaters: Jul 5, 1995 Wide

Cast

Cynthia Adler
Luella Hopper
Alice Faye
Herself
Rita Moreno
Herself
Cesar Romero
Himself
Erick Barreto
Leticia Monte

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I LOVE Her, I didn't favorite Her cause, well, you'd think I was too Fruity (Get it? The Fruit Hats & All).But I must admit to dressing as her for Halloween once as a Kid

June 16, 2011

Marilee Aschwanden

Dissapointing doc on Carmen Miranda, but it does fill in her pre-Hollywood career in Brazil

April 1, 2011

Randy Coleman

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