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Las Premieres Presents BLACK RIO! BLACK POWER!

  • Museum of the Moving Image 36-01 35th Avenue Queens, NY, 11106 United States (map)

BLACK RIO! BLACK POWER!
A film by Emílio Domingos
(Brazil, 2023, 70 min. In Portuguese with English subtitles)
Co-presented by Brasil Summerfest.

Domingos’ fascinating documentary explores the transformative power of soul music in 1970s Rio de Janeiro, where dance events became crucial spaces for the political affirmation and resistance of the young black community. Through the lens of the Black Rio Movement, the film highlights the role of music in the struggle for racial equality during Brazil’s military dictatorship and traces its enduring influence on genres like hip–hop and funk. It also examines the movement’s legacy on Black pride, aesthetic values, and the ongoing fight for racial justice, as seen through the experiences of movement leaders like Dom Filó and the impact on subsequent generations.

Sunday, July 21, 1pm*
Museum of the Moving Image
36-01 35 Ave, Astoria, New York City
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Screening introduced by Brazilian Music and Soul DJ Greg Caz

Watch the trailer:

Source:: https://movingimage.org/event/black-rio-black-power/
Earlier Event: June 28
Theatrical Release of THE HUMAN SURGE 3
Later Event: July 26
Spectacle Every Day: Mexican Popular Cinema
 
 
 
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Cinema Tropical's programs are made possible with the support of the New York State Council on the Arts.
They are also supported, in part, by public funds from the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs
in partnership with the City Council, and the National Endowment for the Arts.