Lázaro Ramos Movies

What does Brazilian cinema tell us? What does Brazilian cinema tell us about black actresses and actors? ‘Pressed, Ripped Apart’ makes...

Cafundó is a 35 mm color film which blends fact with fiction in the life of João de Camargo, a former black slave (1858-1942, Sorocaba,...

This beloved Brazilian parody of Shakespeare in Love tells the story of Miguel's relentless furiculite. For better or worse, it is his aim to conquer...

Paulo Ventania is a black Brazilian man, always doing his best to bring some happiness in his life, and by happiness he means money. When he's at a...

Based on historical facts, the film portrays the largest slave rebellion in Brazilian history, the Malê Revolt. The uprising mobilized the...

A police officer tries to find out who is to blame for a crime committed against a candidate for mayor of a small town. He hears versions of a hired...

The special features 22 real testimonials from people like Mandela, Martin Luther King and Marielle Franco, who fought racism and freedom in favor of...

In a decisive moment of their lives and careers, two longtime friends decide to embark on a journey of political, musical and existential reflection.

Through the streets, churches, and memories of Ouro Preto, Brazil, this documentary explores the roots that shape the country's history and the...