Denying Brazil (2000): cast, story & where to watch
2000 · Film · ★ 8
Released in 2000, Denying Brazil is a documentary film directed by Joel Zito Araújo, running about 93 minutes.
What it’s about. A documentary film about the taboos, stereotypes, and struggles of black actors in Brazilian television "soaps". Based on his own memories and on a sturdy body of research evidence, the director analyses race relations in Brazilian soap operas, calling attention to their likely influence on Brazilian African-Americans' identity-forming processes.
Who’s in it. Denying Brazil stars Joel Zito Araújo as Narrator, Joel Zito Araújo as Narrator, João Acaiabe as Narrator and Ruth de Souza as Herself, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 8.0/10, Denying Brazil sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Denying Brazil page.
If you liked it. Fans of Denying Brazil tend to enjoy One Direction: This Is Us, Burn the Stage: The Movie, BTS World Tour: Love Yourself - Japan Edition and Senna.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Denying Brazil (2000)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Denying Brazil change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Denying Brazil worth watching?
- Denying Brazil holds an audience score of 8.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy documentary. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Denying Brazil?
- Denying Brazil stars Joel Zito Araújo, Joel Zito Araújo, João Acaiabe, Ruth de Souza and Zezé Motta.
- When was Denying Brazil released?
- Denying Brazil was released in 2000, with a runtime of about 93 minutes.