Afronta! Facing It!

Season 1

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Afronta invites contemporary black artists and thinkers to discuss representation, belonging, entrepreneurship, ancestrality and AFROFUTURISM through their experiences and personal histories. These reflections will contribute to the understanding of how the Brazilian black community is creating a network to promote the autonomy to change our reality of today, while inventing one for tomorrow.

Where to Watch Season 1

26 Episodes

  • Loo Nascimento
    E1
    Loo NascimentoDesigner, model and blogger Loo Nascimento talks about her life and work, and the value of self-understanding as a member of the African diaspora.
  • Ingrid Silva
    E2
    Ingrid SilvaIngrid Silva, a dancer with the Dance Theatre of Harlem, discusses the differences between Brazil and the U.S. in the fight against racism.
  • Rincon Sapiência
    E3
    Rincon SapiênciaRap artist Rincon Sapiência discusses his passion for Black culture including capoeira, reggae, and African religion, and it influences his music.
  • Batekoo
    E4
    BatekooThe Batekoo organizers talk about a movement that centers marginalized and urban culture, collective strengthening, music, dance, and the Black body.
  • Gabriel Martins
    E5
    Gabriel MartinsFilmmaker Gabriel Martins, whose films have appeared at more than 50 festivals worldwide, talks about the importance of Black characters.
  • Benjamin Abras
    E6
    Benjamin AbrasBenjamim Abras, a multifaceted artist, talks about awareness through art and the role of Black culture from the perspective of contemporary art.
  • Daniele DaMata
    E7
    Daniele DaMataMakeup artist and entrepreneur Dani DaMata believes that her work is part of an expanding network. Discover how makeup can empower Black women.
  • Tasha & Tracie Okereke
    E8
    Tasha & Tracie OkerekeTracie and Tasha, twin DJs and producers, talk about how their interest in fashion led to a blog that explores research on Black culture.
  • Mariana de Matos
    E9
    Mariana de MatosMariana de Matos believes she became a poet because her feelings were not repressed as a child; now she uses her art to reveal colonial perspectives.
  • André Novais
    E10
    André NovaisFilmmaker André Novais was nominated for two prizes in Cannes. Operating on the periphery, he uses friends and family as actors in his films.
  • Mahal Pita
    E11
    Mahal PitaMahal Pita is a music producer and designer. Learn about his career and how he sees himself as an instrument, a frontier, and a bridge between worlds.
  • Grace Passô
    E12
    Grace PassôActress and director Grace Passô knows her theater resists conventional narratives; she creates her own texts that represent herself and her friends.
  • Thamyra Thâmara
    E13
    Thamyra ThâmaraThamyra Thâmara is a journalist, photographer and cultural creator. She depicts creative solutions to problems created by the state's failures.
  • Xenia França
    E14
    Xenia FrançaXenia França found a form of expression in music that she had never expected. She gathers stories about ancestry and Black women's identity.
  • Criola
    E15
    CriolaCriola is a graffiti artist and fashion school graduate. She tells how valuable rap and hip-hop were in her studies and how graffiti became an escape.
  • Dani Ornellas
    E16
    Dani OrnellasDani Ornellas is a film, theater, and TV actress. See how her choice of characters and her work has transformed her views on the issues of race.
  • Anelis Assumpção
    E17
    Anelis AssumpçãoAnelis Assumpção is a singer-songwriter. She talks about her musical journey and the importance of preserving the historical legacy of Black culture.
  • Magá Moura
    E18
    Magá MouraMagá Moura, YouTuber and blogger, talks about becoming a fashion icon and the importance of Black representation in predominantly white spaces.
  • Tássia Reis
    E19
    Tássia ReisSinger and composer Tássia Reis believes that people identify with what she has to say and that there is a demand for Black artists in Brazil.
  • Liniker
    E20
    LinikerSinger and composer Liniker traces her musical journey, exploring the places that enabled her to be an artist and learn how to express herself.
  • Yasmin Thayná
    E21
    Yasmin ThaynáResearcher and filmmaker Yasmin Thayná talks about how her work reconnected her with her ancestry and addresses the political situation of Black women.
  • Raquel Virgínia
    E22
    Raquel VirgíniaRaquel Virginia, a singer-songwriter, talks about being a Black trans woman, the importance of being part of a movement, and how this affects her life.
  • Juliana Luna
    E23
    Juliana LunaArtist and cultural ambassador Juliana Luna sees self-care as a form of militant resistance, allowing one to take care of oneself and the world.
  • Erica Malunguinho
    E24
    Erica MalunguinhoErica Malunguinho tells us about her journey and how she founded "Aparelha Luzia," a meeting place and cultural space developed for Black creators.
  • Diane Lima
    E25
    Diane LimaCurator Diane Lima researches a project about the work of Black artists, revealing a connection between ancestry and the subjectivity of bodies.
  • Karol Conká
    E26
    Karol ConkáRapper and presenter Karol Conká has become known for the expression "Tombamento," which symbolized an entire Black generation.

Cast of Season 1

  • Juliana VicenteDirector

 

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