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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