Afronta! Facing It!
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Play S1 E1This docuseries spotlights Afro-Brazilian thinkers sharing their individual journeys and discussing representation, entrepreneurship and community.
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Season 1
26 episodes
1. Loo NascimentoDesigner, model and blogger Loo Nascimento talks about her life and work, and the value of self-understanding as a member of the African diaspora.TV-PGCC13minNov 20, 2017
2. Ingrid SilvaIngrid Silva, a dancer with the Dance Theatre of Harlem, discusses the differences between Brazil and the U.S. in the fight against racism.TV-PGCC13minNov 27, 2017
3. Rincon SapiênciaRap artist Rincon Sapiência discusses his passion for Black culture including capoeira, reggae, and African religion, and it influences his music.TV-PGCC14minDec 4, 2017
4. BatekooThe Batekoo organizers talk about a movement that centers marginalized and urban culture, collective strengthening, music, dance, and the Black body.TV-PGCC14minDec 11, 2017
5. Gabriel MartinsFilmmaker Gabriel Martins, whose films have appeared at more than 50 festivals worldwide, talks about the importance of Black characters.TV-PGCC13minDec 18, 2017
6. Benjamin AbrasBenjamim Abras, a multifaceted artist, talks about awareness through art and the role of Black culture from the perspective of contemporary art.TV-PGCC14minDec 25, 2017
7. Daniele DaMataMakeup artist and entrepreneur Dani DaMata believes that her work is part of an expanding network. Discover how makeup can empower Black women.TV-PGCC13minJan 1, 2018
8. Tasha & Tracie OkerekeTracie and Tasha, twin DJs and producers, talk about how their interest in fashion led to a blog that explores research on Black culture.TV-PGCC14minJan 8, 2018
9. Mariana de MatosMariana de Matos believes she became a poet because her feelings were not repressed as a child; now she uses her art to reveal colonial perspectives.TV-PGCC14minJan 15, 2018
10. André NovaisFilmmaker André Novais was nominated for two prizes in Cannes. Operating on the periphery, he uses friends and family as actors in his films.TV-PGCC14minJan 22, 2018
11. Mahal PitaMahal Pita is a music producer and designer. Learn about his career and how he sees himself as an instrument, a frontier, and a bridge between worlds.TV-PGCC13minJan 29, 2018
12. Grace PassôActress and director Grace Passô knows her theater resists conventional narratives; she creates her own texts that represent herself and her friends.TV-PGCC14minFeb 5, 2018
13. Thamyra ThâmaraThamyra Thâmara is a journalist, photographer and cultural creator. She depicts creative solutions to problems created by the state's failures.TV-PGCC14minFeb 12, 2018
14. Xenia FrançaXenia França found a form of expression in music that she had never expected. She gathers stories about ancestry and Black women's identity.TV-PGCC14minFeb 19, 2018
15. CriolaCriola is a graffiti artist and fashion school graduate. She tells how valuable rap and hip-hop were in her studies and how graffiti became an escape.TV-PGCC12minFeb 26, 2018
16. Dani OrnellasDani Ornellas is a film, theater, and TV actress. See how her choice of characters and her work has transformed her views on the issues of race.TV-PGCC14minMar 5, 2018
17. Anelis AssumpçãoAnelis Assumpção is a singer-songwriter. She talks about her musical journey and the importance of preserving the historical legacy of Black culture.TV-PGCC14minMar 12, 2018
18. Magá MouraMagá Moura, YouTuber and blogger, talks about becoming a fashion icon and the importance of Black representation in predominantly white spaces.TV-PGCC14minMar 19, 2018
19. Tássia ReisSinger and composer Tássia Reis believes that people identify with what she has to say and that there is a demand for Black artists in Brazil.TV-PGCC14minMar 26, 2018
20. LinikerSinger and composer Liniker traces her musical journey, exploring the places that enabled her to be an artist and learn how to express herself.TV-PGCC14minApr 2, 2018
21. Yasmin ThaynáResearcher and filmmaker Yasmin Thayná talks about how her work reconnected her with her ancestry and addresses the political situation of Black women.TV-PGCC14minApr 9, 2018
22. Raquel VirgíniaRaquel Virginia, a singer-songwriter, talks about being a Black trans woman, the importance of being part of a movement, and how this affects her life.TV-PGCC14minApr 16, 2018
23. Juliana LunaArtist and cultural ambassador Juliana Luna sees self-care as a form of militant resistance, allowing one to take care of oneself and the world.TV-PGCC14minApr 23, 2018
24. Erica MalunguinhoErica Malunguinho tells us about her journey and how she founded "Aparelha Luzia," a meeting place and cultural space developed for Black creators.TV-PGCC13minApr 30, 2018
25. Diane LimaCurator Diane Lima researches a project about the work of Black artists, revealing a connection between ancestry and the subjectivity of bodies.TV-PGCC14minMay 7, 2018
26. Karol ConkáRapper and presenter Karol Conká has become known for the expression "Tombamento," which symbolized an entire Black generation.TV-PGCC13minMay 14, 2018
Afronta! Facing It!
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This docuseries spotlights Afro-Brazilian thinkers sharing their individual journeys and discussing representation, entrepreneurship and community.
Creators and cast
- Directors
- Juliana Vicente
- Created by
- Juliana Vicente
- Studio
- Preta Portê Filmes
Maturity rating
TV-PGCheck the rating before watching with younger viewers.
Audio languages
Portuguese
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