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Quilombo CountryA film by Leonard Abrams Leonard Abrams’ page

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    • Run time: 73 minutes
    • Country of origin: United States
  • Synopsis:

    Brazil, once the world's largest slave colony, was a brutal and deadly place for millions of Africans. But many thousands escaped or rebelled, creating their own communities in Brazil's untamed hinterland. Today they navigate the hazards of the modern world.
    “Quilombo Country” (“Quilombo” is an Angolan word meaning “encampment”), which ranges from the Northeastern sugar-growing regions to the heart of the Amazon rainforest, portrays these contemporary communities, and includes examples of material culture such as hunting, fishing, construction and agriculture; and rare footage of syncretic Umbanda and Pajelança ceremonies; Tambor de Crioula, Carimbó and Boi Bumbá drum and dance celebrations; and Festivals of the Mast. Also featured are the subjects’ discussions of political identity, land rights, and racial and socioeconomic discrimination.
    “Quilombo Country” is narrated by Chuck D, the legendary poet, media commentator and front man of the iconic hip hop band Public Enemy.
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    • Director:
      Leonard Abrams
    • Writer(s):
      Leonard Abrams
    • Producer(s):
      Leonard Abrams
    • Director of Photography:
      Leonard Abrams
    • Cast and Credits:

      narrated by Chuck D
      Assistant Director: Shirli Michalevicz
      Assistant Producer: Eduuarda Ribeiro

  • Prior Festival Screenings:
    • Pan African Film Festival, 2007
 

                                                                                                                                                       

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  • SEP 02, 2008 03:49PM Leonard A writes:
    "Quilombo Country" Holding Debut Theatrical Run at NY'S Pioneer Theater
    Following its first public theatrical screening at the Anthology Film Archives — a sold-out event — “Quilombo Country” has now secured a one-week run at the Pioneer Theater in the heart of New York City’s East Village. The film opens on Friday, September 19th and runs at 7 pm on most evenings, call 212.591.0434 for showtimes. Director Leonard Abrams will take questions after the Friday and Saturday screenings. Check "Quilombo Country" website for more details.
    www.quilombocountry.com
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  • MAY 28, 2007 12:55PM Leonard A writes:
    New Doc on Afrobrazilian Communites in Bay Area Debut
    "Quilombo Country" Screening at San Francisco Black Film Festival
    DATE: Saturday June 16
    TIME: 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM
    PRICE: $10.00
    Location: Museum of the African Diaspora
    685 Mission Street, San Francisco
    Contact: Leonard Abrams
    Email Address: info@quilombofilm.com
    Phone Number: 212-260-7540
    url: http://www.quilombocountry.com

    "Quilombo Country," the new documentary about communities founded by escaped and rebellious slaves in Brazil, with hold its Bay Area premiere on Saturday, June 16th at noon at the Museum of the African Diaspora as part of the San Francisco Black Film Festival. The director, Leonard Abrams, will take questions after the screening.

    Brazil, once the world's largest slave colony, was brutal and deadly for millions of Africans. But many escaped or rebelled, creating their own communities, known as quilombos. Today they navigate the hazards of the modern world.

    "Quilombo Country," narrated by Chuck D, the legendary front man of the hip hop band Public Enemy, examines black identity, land rights and racial attitudes today.
    Included are examples of the material culture that allow the quilombolas to survive in relative isolation, including hunting, fishing, construction and agriculture; and rare footage of syncretic Umbanda and Pajelanca ceremonies; Tambor de Crioula, Carimbo and Boi Bumba drum and dance celebrations; and Festivals of the Mast.

    "Quilombo Country" is also now on sale online at a special Springtime Institutional Discount. Please go to www.quilombofilm.com or call 212-260-7540 for more information.
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  • FEB 08, 2007 01:44PM Bethany C writes:
    Quilombo Country at the Pan African Film Festival
    Leonard,

    Best of luck with Quilombo Country at the Pan African Film Festival!

    Your friends at FilmFestivalWorld.com
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