Too Black for TV
In 2013, Nayara Justino was chosen as the Globeleza carnival queen through a public vote, but faced criticism for her dark complexion.
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In 2013, Nayara Justino was chosen as the Globeleza carnival queen through a public vote, but faced criticism for her dark complexion.
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Nayara Justino was crowned Globeleza carnival queen in 2013 after winning a public vote on a major Brazilian TV show. Despite her victory, some critics claimed her skin tone was too dark for the role. Nayara and her family reflect on the implications of this backlash. They question what it reveals about racial roles and perceptions in contemporary Brazil. The documentary runs for 10 minutes and addresses issues of race and representation in society.
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