Afronta! Facing It! (2017)
Synopsis
This docuseries spotlights Afro-Brazilian thinkers sharing their individual journeys and discussing representation, entrepreneurship and community.
First Air Date: 2017-11-20
Last Air Date: 2018-05-14
Number of Seasons: 1
Number of Episodes: 26
Created By: Juliana Vicente
Seasons
Season 1 (2017)
No overview available for this season.
Episodes:
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Ep. 1: Loo Nascimento
Designer, model and blogger Loo Nascimento talks about her life and work, and the value of self-understanding as a member of the African diaspora.
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Ep. 2: Ingrid Silva
Ingrid Silva, a dancer with the Dance Theatre of Harlem, discusses the differences between Brazil and the U.S. in the fight against racism.
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Ep. 3: Rincon Sapiência
Rap artist Rincon Sapiência discusses his passion for Black culture including capoeira, reggae, and African religion, and it influences his music.
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Ep. 4: Batekoo
The Batekoo organizers talk about a movement that centers marginalized and urban culture, collective strengthening, music, dance, and the Black body.
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Ep. 5: Gabriel Martins
Filmmaker Gabriel Martins, whose films have appeared at more than 50 festivals worldwide, talks about the importance of Black characters.
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Ep. 6: Benjamin Abras
Benjamim Abras, a multifaceted artist, talks about awareness through art and the role of Black culture from the perspective of contemporary art.
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Ep. 7: Daniele DaMata
Makeup artist and entrepreneur Dani DaMata believes that her work is part of an expanding network. Discover how makeup can empower Black women.
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Ep. 8: Tasha & Tracie Okereke
Tracie and Tasha, twin DJs and producers, talk about how their interest in fashion led to a blog that explores research on Black culture.
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Ep. 9: Mariana de Matos
Mariana 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.
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Ep. 10: André Novais
Filmmaker André Novais was nominated for two prizes in Cannes. Operating on the periphery, he uses friends and family as actors in his films.
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Ep. 11: Mahal Pita
Mahal 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.
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Ep. 12: Grace Passô
Actress and director Grace Passô knows her theater resists conventional narratives; she creates her own texts that represent herself and her friends.
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Ep. 13: Thamyra Thâmara
Thamyra Thâmara is a journalist, photographer and cultural creator. She depicts creative solutions to problems created by the state's failures.
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Ep. 14: Xenia França
Xenia França found a form of expression in music that she had never expected. She gathers stories about ancestry and Black women's identity.
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Ep. 15: Criola
Criola 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.
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Ep. 16: Dani Ornellas
Dani 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.
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Ep. 17: Anelis Assumpção
Anelis Assumpção is a singer-songwriter. She talks about her musical journey and the importance of preserving the historical legacy of Black culture.
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Ep. 18: Magá Moura
Magá Moura, YouTuber and blogger, talks about becoming a fashion icon and the importance of Black representation in predominantly white spaces.
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Ep. 19: Tássia Reis
Singer 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.
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Ep. 20: Liniker
Singer and composer Liniker traces her musical journey, exploring the places that enabled her to be an artist and learn how to express herself.
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Ep. 21: Yasmin Thayná
Researcher and filmmaker Yasmin Thayná talks about how her work reconnected her with her ancestry and addresses the political situation of Black women.
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Ep. 22: Raquel Virgínia
Raquel 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.
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Ep. 23: Juliana Luna
Artist and cultural ambassador Juliana Luna sees self-care as a form of militant resistance, allowing one to take care of oneself and the world.
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Ep. 24: Erica Malunguinho
Erica Malunguinho tells us about her journey and how she founded "Aparelha Luzia," a meeting place and cultural space developed for Black creators.
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Ep. 25: Diane Lima
Curator Diane Lima researches a project about the work of Black artists, revealing a connection between ancestry and the subjectivity of bodies.
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Ep. 26: Karol Conká
Rapper and presenter Karol Conká has become known for the expression "Tombamento," which symbolized an entire Black generation.
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