Series
Plots of Freedom – The Cry of Samba for Democracy
2024 · 1 season · Documentary
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Overview
Enredos da Liberdade – O Grito do Samba Pela Democracia is a Brazilian documentary series available on Globoplay that delves into the pivotal role of samba schools during Brazil's transition from military dictatorship to democracy in the 1980s. Spanning five episodes, the series showcases how samba-enredo compositions became powerful tools of political resistance, addressing themes like censorship, economic hardship, and racial inequality. Through rare archival footage and interviews with prominent figures such as Martinho da Vila, Leci Brandão, and Rosa Magalhães, the documentary highlights the creative defiance of these cultural institutions. Each episode concludes with a reimagined performance of a significant samba, featuring artists like Teresa Cristina and Mart’nália, underscoring the enduring impact of these musical expressions in Brazil's democratic journey.
Details
- First aired
- February 1, 2024
- Last aired
- February 29, 2024
- Status
- Ended
- Original language
- Portuguese
- Episodes
- 5
- Genres
- Documentary
Seasons
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