Dr. Gama
2021, Portuguese. Directed by Jeferson De.
Based on the biography of Luiz Gama, one of the most important characters in Brazilian history, a black man who used the laws and courts to free more than 500 slaves. Born of a free womb, Gama was sold into slavery at the age of 10 to pay off his father's gambling debts. Even as a slave, he became literate, studied and earned his own freedom, becoming one of the most respected lawyers of his time. An abolitionist and republican who inspired an entire country.
- Runtime
- 1h 32m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Portuguese
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Cast & crew
- Jeferson DeDirector
- César MelloLuiz Gama (adulto)
- Angelo FernandesLuiz Gama (jovem)
- Pedro GuilhermeLuiz Gama (criança)
- Mariana NunesClaudina (adulta)
- Samira CarvalhoClaudina (jovem)
- Isabél ZuaaLuiza Mahin
- Romeu EvaristoSantos
- Teka RomualdoAna
- Higor CampagnaroAntonio (adulto)
- Johnny MassaroAntonio (jovem)
- Erom CordeiroPedro (adulto)
- Daniel RochaPedro (jovem)
Details
- Released
- 29 July 2021
- Original title
- Doutor Gama
- Country
- Brazil
- Written by
- Luiz Antônio
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Dr. Gama runs 92 minutes (1h 32m).
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Dr. Gama isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 29 July 2021. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
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Who directed Dr. Gama?
Dr. Gama (2021) was directed by Jeferson De and stars César Mello, Angelo Fernandes, Pedro Guilherme.