Ebony Goddess: Queen of Ilê Aiyê
Create a free account Add it to your list, track every episode, rate it.
Synopsis
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.
Details
- Carolina Moraes-Liu
- January 21, 2010
- Released
- Brazil, United States of America
- 20m
Where to watch
No known streaming options in United States.
