Black Locales: I Was Born A Black Woman 56mins
Produced by Maisa Mendozca, Vincente Franco
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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Enjoyed this very much..it is wonderful to see the pride and intellect shown in a community given low regard by others who think they are better. I didn't know of this woman and am very proud to share the heritage of a strong black woman who has a sincere love of fairness and justice for all people.
Posted by Sakoma | May 04 2009 at 04:56 pm | report this comment
...really well-done, interesting, informative...looking forward to sharing this with my students in Brooklyn. Thank you for your work.
Posted by Nicole | Jan 04 2009 at 05:18 am | report this comment
fantastic story telling, good use of music and montage
Posted by don omope | Aug 05 2008 at 09:57 pm | report this comment
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I was glad to come across this again. Black public media is a much needed source!
Posted by CNYC | Oct 28 2009 at 07:20 am | report this comment