Môa, Mother Africa Roots
To reconnect with our cultural origins is to re-discover our identity
NR
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2023
1h 41m
Documentary
Overview
The documentary that began together with Mestre Môa do Katendê before his political murder, tells the life story of this capoeirista and founder of Afoxé Badauê, intertwined with the rise of black cultural manifestations in Bahia, based on a last interview left by him.
Directed by Gustavo McNair
Top cast
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Môa do Katendê
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Geraldo Badá
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Mestre Valdec
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Mestre Plinio
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Fabiana Cozza
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Chico Assis
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Jorjão Bafafé
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Átila Santana
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Lazzo Matumbi
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Letieres Leite
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Emília Biancardi
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Maestro Ubiratan Marques
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Alberto Pitta
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Márcia Short
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Vovô do Ilê
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Arlete Soares
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Caetano Veloso
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Goli Almerinda de Sales Guerreiro
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Gilberto Gil
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Chico César
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Status
Released
Release date
August 3, 2023
Budget
—
Revenue
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Language
Portuguese
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