Plots of Freedom – The Cry of Samba for Democracy - Season 1 Episode 5 Let Go of Our Costumes: 1988–1989
In a time of artistic flourishing, samba schools produced some of their most impactful parades. Notably, Beija-Flor's 1989 performance, "Ratos e Urubus, Larguem Minha Fantasia," used recycled materials to critique social issues, and featured a censored depiction of a destitute Christ figure, highlighting tensions between artistic freedom and societal norms.
- Genre: Documentary
- Studio: Globoplay
- Keyword: rio de janeiro, carnival, dictatorship, samba, censorship, brazilian music, afro brazilian, democratization, brazilian politics, brazilian history, brazil, brazilian military dictatorship
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