Quilombo / a film by Carlos Diegues ; produced by Augusto Arraes ; written and directed by Carlos Diegues.

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In 17th century Brazil groups of runaway black slaves escaped to mountainous jungle strongholds, where they formed self-governing communities known as quilombos. This film chronicles the most famous, the Palmares, and their legendary chieftain Ganga Zumba.

Bibliographic Details
Uniform Title:Rovi Media Collection. Movies.
Corporate Author: New Yorker Video (Firm)
Other Authors: Diegues, Carlos
Pompeo, Antonio
Motta, Zezé
Tornado, Toni
Gil, Gilberto
Language:Portuguese
English
Language of the Original:
Portuguese
Language and/or Writing System:
Portuguese dialogue with optional English subtitles.
Published: [New York?] : New Yorker Video, [2005]
Series:Rovi Media Collection. Movies.
Subjects:
Fugitive slaves > Brazil > Drama.
Black people > Brazil > History > 17th century > Drama.
Slavery > Brazil > Drama.
Feature films.
Motion pictures, Portuguese.
Genre:
Drama.
Physical Description:1 videodisc (114 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Format: Video DVD

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