Brazilian Slavery Survivors

In Brazil, there are a number of rural communities called quilombos which were founded by escaped slaves or started on abandoned plantations. A new documentary called Quilombo Country, narrated by Chuck D, covers these communities in their contemporary state. The film is showing through Thu, Jan. 25, at Two Boots Pioneer Theater in the East Village, and again on Fri., Feb 6, at the Taller Latino Americano theater in Harlem.

"Contrary to Brazil’s national mythology, Brazil was a brutal and deadly place for slaves. But they didn’t submit willingly. Thousands escaped, while others led political and militant movements that forced white farmers to leave. Largely unknown to the outside world, today these communities struggle to preserve a rich heritage born of resistance to oppression."