Ebony Goddess: Queen of Ilê Aiyê (2010)

The story of three young women searching for identity and self-esteem as they compete for the title of Ebony Goddess in Salvador da Bahia, Brazil, the largest black city outside of Africa.

Director:

Carolina Moraes-Liu

Stars:

Arany Santana, Vovô

2 wins & 1 nomination.

Cast

Credited cast:
Arany Santana	...	Herself
Vovô	...	Himself

Storyline

"Ebony Goddess: Queen of Ilê Aiyê" follows three women competing to be the carnival queen of Ilê Aiyê, a prominent and controversial Afro-Brazilian group with an all-black membership. The selection is based on Afro-centric notions of beauty, in counterpoint to prevailing standards of beauty in Brazil, a country famous for slim supermodels and plastic surgery. Contestants for the title of Ebony Goddess dress in flowing African-style garments, gracefully performing traditional Afro-Brazilian dances to songs praising the beauty of black women. For Aurelina, Joseane and Talita, the competition for the title of Ebony Goddess is part of a profound and personal search for identity and self-esteem. The figure of the Ebony Goddess, representing a "black is beautiful" view of black women, resonates with women of African descent in Brazil, the United States and throughout the world of the African Diaspora. Following the three candidates' daily lives, dance rehearsals, and interactions with each ...

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Plot Keywords:

women | african | carnival | bahia brazil | third world | 

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Genres:

Documentary | Short | Biography

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Details

Official Sites:

Official Facebook Official site

Country:

USA Brazil

Language:

Portuguese

Release Date:

30 January 2010 (USA)

Also Known As:

Ebony Goddess

Filming Locations:

Salvador, Bahia, Brazil

Company Credits

Technical Specs

Runtime:

20 min

Color:

Color

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