O Teatro Olodum : The Olodum Theatre /

"Founded in 1979, Olodum is an internationally acclaimed Afro-Brazilian cultural group that celebrates African heritage and black pride through music, dance theater, and art. Olodum's home city of Salvador da Bahia in northeastern Brazil is considered by many to be the most African city in...

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Bibliographic Details
Corporate Authors:	Documenta Video Brasil (Firm), STV Rede SescSenac de Televisão, Grupo Cultural Olodum, Insight Media (Firm)
Other Authors:	Rabello, Maria Ester, Román, Patricia
Format:	Video VHS
Language:	Portuguese
Language Notes:	In Portuguese with English subtitles.
Subjects:	Grupo Cultural Olodum. Black theater > Brazil > Salvador > History and criticism. Dance, Black > Brazil. Racism > Brazil. Brazil > Race relations. Documentary television programs.

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Summary:	"Founded in 1979, Olodum is an internationally acclaimed Afro-Brazilian cultural group that celebrates African heritage and black pride through music, dance theater, and art. Olodum's home city of Salvador da Bahia in northeastern Brazil is considered by many to be the most African city in the Americas. This video introduces the troupe, highlighting their dedication to the use of art as a positive weapon in the fight against racial discrimination and socioeconomic inequity"--Distributor's Web site. Includes interviews and excerpts from performances.
Item Description:	Segments from the Brazilian television series: O mundo da arte = The world of art. Videorecording.
Physical Description:	1 videocassette (23 min.) : sound, color ; 1/2 in.
Format:	VHS.
Production Credits:	Photography, Luiz Miyasaka.