Black Locales: I Was Born A Black Woman 56mins
Produced by Maisa Mendozca, Vincente Franco
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Benedita da Silva - shanty dweller, domestic worker, mother, organizer, poet, Senator. I was Born A Black Woman recounts the remarkable life of the first Afro-Brazillian woman to be elected to Brazil's senate. Benedita da Silva was born to poverty, started working at seven and gradually gained stature for herself and her community through education, faith and community organizing. Filled with Afro-Brazillian music, poetry and dance, I Was Born A Black Woman weaves a dynamic tale of black Brazil and one woman's victory over racism.
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fantastic story telling, good use of music and montage
Posted by don omope | Aug 05 2008 at 09:57 pm | report this comment