Odo^ yá! Life with AIDS
Description
"This is the affirming story of how Candombleþ, a Brazilian religion of African orign, has become as source of strength and power for a group of AIDS sufferers. Shot in Rio de Janeiro, São Paulo and Bahia, it shows the rituals of Candombleþ and the celebration of Carnival ... This beautifully shot documentary puts the epidemic in a cultural context, showing how this joyful religion helps its followers cope with the illness."--Original container.
Runtime
59 min
Subjects
Geography
Genre
Date of Publication
1999
Database
Alexander Street
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