Afronta! Facing It!

Season 1

TV-PG

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.