Mestre Eziquiel - História e Memória do Regional Mais Angoleiro
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Môa, Mother Africa Roots
To reconnect with our cultural origins is to re-discover our identity
The documentary that began together with Mestre Môa do Katendê before his political murder, tells the life story of this capoeirista and founder of Afoxé Badauê, intertwined with the rise of black cultural manifestations in Bahia, based on a last interview left by him.
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Môa do Katendê Self
Geraldo Badá Self
Mestre Valdec Self
Mestre Plinio Self
Fabiana Cozza Self
Chico Assis Self
Jorjão Bafafé Self
Átila Santana Self
Lazzo Matumbi Self
Letieres Leite Self
Emília Biancardi Self
Maestro Ubiratan Marques Self
Alberto Pitta Self
Márcia Short Self
Vovô do Ilê Self
Arlete Soares Self
Goli Almerinda de Sales Guerreiro Self
Gilberto Gil Self
Chico César Self
Taata Konmannanjy Self
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