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    Ebony Goddess: Queen of Ilê Aiyê

    Documentary
    "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."

    Ebony Goddess: Queen of Ilê Aiyê follows three women competing to be the carnival queen of Ilê Aiyê, 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.

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    Release Date

    January 21, 2010

    Status

    Released

    Original Title

    Ebony Goddess: Queen of Ilê Aiyê

    Runtime

    20min

    Budget

    —

    Revenue

    —

    Language

    English, Portuguese

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