Abolition
1988, Portuguese. Directed by Zózimo Bulbul.
In 1988, the centenary of abolition of slavery in Brazil, Zózimo Bulbul made this powerful historical analysis of racial issues in his country. This documentary provides an in-depth look through extensive archival researching and interviews of key figures who were involved in preserving black culture. Aside from historical testimony, this epic documentary also points to the current relevance of facing the racism that still confronts the black population in Brazil.
- Runtime
- 2h 33m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Portuguese
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- Released
- 13 May 1988
- Original title
- Abolição
- Country
- Brazil
- Written by
- Zózimo Bulbul
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Abolition runs 153 minutes (2h 33m).
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Abolition isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 13 May 1988. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
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Who directed Abolition?
Abolition (1988) was directed by Zózimo Bulbul and stars Camila Amado, Benedita da Silva, Abdias Nascimento.