Ebony Goddess: Queen of Ilê Aiyê

Name: Ebony Goddess: Queen of Ilê Aiyê
Genre: Documentary
Released: 2010-01-21T00:00:00.000Z
Duration: 20 min
Rating: 10

"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.

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Release Date

January 21, 2010

Status

Released

Original Title

Ebony Goddess: Queen of Ilê Aiyê

Runtime

20min

Budget

—

Revenue

—

Language

English, Portuguese

Production Companies

Documentary

Ebony Goddess: Queen of Ilê Aiyê

"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."

Overview Credits Watch Reviews Images Videos Recommendations Similar

Release Date

January 21, 2010

Status

Released

Original Title

Ebony Goddess: Queen of Ilê Aiyê

Runtime

20min

Budget

—

Revenue

—

Language

English, Portuguese