Alma Negra, Do Quilombo Ao Baile

Made in Brazil / New Releases / Uncategorized

Alma Negra, Do Quilombo Ao Baile

2025 / Portuguese / Brazil / 114 min / Documentary

Directed by Flávio Frederico

In packed Black dance parties, soul music became a powerful affirmation of Black identity in Brazil. Featuring Tim Maia, Toni Tornado, Zezé Motta, Beatriz Nascimento, Edneia Gonçalves, and a soundtrack full of soul, the film connects the traditions of Brazil’s quilombos to contemporary urban culture.