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Ebony Goddess: Queen of IlĂȘ AiyĂȘ
Ebony Goddess: Queen of IlĂȘ AiyĂȘ

Ebony Goddess: Queen of IlĂȘ AiyĂȘ

“The story of three young women searching for identity and self-esteem as they compete for the title of Ebony Goddess in Salvador da Bahia, Brazil, the largest black city outside of Africa.”

10.0(2)
January 21, 201020mReleased

Overview

Ebony Goddess: Queen of IlĂȘ AiyĂȘ follows three women competing to be the carnival queen of IlĂȘ AiyĂȘ, a prominent and controversial Afro-Brazilian group with an all-black membership. The selection is based on Afro-centric notions of beauty, in counterpoint to prevailing standards of beauty in Brazil, a country famous for slim supermodels and plastic surgery. Contestants for the title of Ebony Goddess dress in flowing African-style garments, gracefully performing traditional Afro-Brazilian dances to songs praising the beauty of black women.

Key Film Crew

Director:Carolina Moraes-Liu

Production Stats

Original Language: en
Popularity Score: 1.0
Budget: N/A
Revenue: N/A

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