Black Rio! Black Power! Will premiere Sunday, July 21, 2024 at 1pm at the Redstone Theater located at the Museum of Moving Image. The screening is part of Las Premieres an ongoing presentation with Cinema Tropical to give you sneak previews of upcoming Latin American and U.S. Latin film releases. This gives audiences a chance to see the films before they are available in theaters or on streamers.
This 2023 film is directed by Emilio Domingos and runs 70 minutes in Portuguese with English subtitles. This documentary explores the power of soul music in 1970s Rio de Janerio, where dance events were crucial spaces for the political affirmation and resistance of the young black community. "Through the lens of the Black Rio Movement, the film highlights the role of music in the struggle for racial equality during Brazil's military dictatorship and traces its enduring influence on genres like hip–hop and funk. It also examines the movement’s legacy on Black pride, aesthetic values, and the ongoing fight for racial justice, as seen through the experiences of movement leaders like Dom Filó and the impact on subsequent generations. Co-presented by Brasil Summerfest, as part of Las Premieres, co-presented by Cinema Tropical."