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"This is the affirming story of how Candombleþ, a Brazilian religion of African orign, has become as source of strength and power for a group of AIDS sufferers. Shot in Rio de Janeiro, São Paulo and Bahia, it shows the rituals of Candombleþ and the celebration of Carnival ... This beautifully s...

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Bibliographic Details
Corporate Authors: Brazil Image (Firm), Filmakers Library, inc, Viva! Pictures
Other Authors: Cypriano, Tânia
Format: Video
Language:Portuguese
Language Notes:This edition in Portuguese with English subtitles.
Published: New York, NY : Filmakers Library, 1999.
Subjects:
AIDS (Disease) > Brazil.
Candomblé (Religion) > Brazil.
Brazil.
Internet videos.
Documentary films.
Online Access:Connect to this streaming video (Alexander Street Press)
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Summary:"This is the affirming story of how Candombleþ, a Brazilian religion of African orign, has become as source of strength and power for a group of AIDS sufferers. Shot in Rio de Janeiro, São Paulo and Bahia, it shows the rituals of Candombleþ and the celebration of Carnival ... This beautifully shot documentary puts the epidemic in a cultural context, showing how this joyful religion helps its followers cope with the illness."--Original container.
Item Description:Electronic resource.
Physical Description:1 online resource (59 min.).
Previously released as DVD.