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.
Documentary20m
10.0
TMDB
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.
Ebony Goddess: Queen of Ilê Aiyê - Film Trailer
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Title
Ebony Goddess: Queen of Ilê Aiyê
Released
Jan 21, 2010
Rated
PG
Region of Origin
Brazil, United States of America
Original Audio
English
Runtime
20m
Status
Released
