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201927 minGdocumentary

Pressed, Ripped Apart

201927 minGdocumentary

Archival sources reveal the history of black actresses and actors in Brazilian cinema, addressing themes of absence and identity.

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Fábio Rodrigues Filho

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Archival sources reveal the history of black actresses and actors in Brazilian cinema, addressing themes of absence and identity.

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Fábio Rodrigues Filhodirector

Fábio Rodrigues Filhowriter

Antônio Pitanga

Antônio Pitangacast

Antônio Pompêo

Antônio Pompêocast

Zezé Motta

Zezé Mottacast

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Brazilian cinema features prominently in "Pressed, Ripped Apart." The film uses archival materials to highlight the stories of black actors and actresses. It discusses their representation and presence in a country that claims a racial democracy. The documentary addresses themes of identity and erasure within the Brazilian audiovisual history. It reflects on the contradictions in the portrayal of diverse identities in Brazil's film industry. The runtime is 27 minutes, released in 2019.

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