15 Mar 2016
Preto Velho na Lagoinha
Documentary about the preparation of a popular celebration of "Dia do Preto Velho", one of the most important rituals from the Umbanda in Brazil.
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Adalto Júnior Ogum
Amauri Junior Oxossi
Edson Avilis Omolu
Filipe Fidelis Ossanhe
Dalva Conceição Nanã
Tatiane Flôr Oxum
Renata Martins Obá
Rafaela Marques Ewa
Ohana Dankwah Oya
Thiago Silva Logun Ede
Diih Rosa Yemanjá
Dário Ferreira Xangô
Anderson Oliveira Oxoguian
Rodrigo Rosa De Santana Oxalá
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