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Quilombo Country

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Many quilombos, camps founded by former slaves, still exist in Brazil where they are part of elaborate ceremonies and festivals.

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Aaron Cutler Slant Magazine 09/22/2008
2.5/4
The film ends with a slow-motion shot of quilombo dwellers dancing, the tension between old and new worlds unresolved. Go to Full Review Laura Kern New York Times 09/19/2008
3/5
The forceful baritone of Public Enemy's frontman Chuck D, who narrates, makes the film's history-telling go down smoothly. Go to Full Review Jean Oppenheimer Village Voice 09/17/2008
Hopping from one settlement to another, the film too often feels more like a lesson than an experience. Go to Full Review Matthew Nestel Boxoffice Magazine 09/19/2008
3/5
The storytelling is one that cannot be posed or mimicked. Go to Full Review Louis Proyect rec.arts.movies.reviews 09/18/2008
Fascinating documentary study of the lives of Afro-Brazilians who are descendants of the first successful slave revolt in the Western Hemisphere. Filled with gorgeous music and dance as well as eye-opening social commentary. Go to Full Review Read all reviews
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Leonard Abrams

Director

Leonard Abrams

Producer

Leonard Abrams

Cinematographer

Leonard Abrams

Film Editor

Movie Info

Synopsis Many quilombos, camps founded by former slaves, still exist in Brazil where they are part of elaborate ceremonies and festivals.
Director
Leonard Abrams
Producer
Leonard Abrams
Genre
Documentary
Release Date (Streaming)
May 18, 2017
Runtime
1h 13m