Ebony Goddess: Queen of Ilê Aiyê (2010)
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.
Keywords
salvador de bahia, brazil, woman director, racial issues
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Ebony Goddess: Queen of Ilê Aiyê about?
- 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.
- Who directed Ebony Goddess: Queen of Ilê Aiyê?
- Ebony Goddess: Queen of Ilê Aiyê was directed by Carolina Moraes-Liu.
- How long is Ebony Goddess: Queen of Ilê Aiyê?
- Ebony Goddess: Queen of Ilê Aiyê has a runtime of 20m (20 minutes).
- What genre is Ebony Goddess: Queen of Ilê Aiyê?
- Ebony Goddess: Queen of Ilê Aiyê is a Documentary film.
- Where was Ebony Goddess: Queen of Ilê Aiyê produced?
- Ebony Goddess: Queen of Ilê Aiyê was produced in Brazil, United States of America.