Our Mother was an Actress
Remembering Maria José Novais Oliveira
6.5
2 votes
October 1, 2023
26m
Overview
Maria José Novais Oliveira, a black woman, resident on the outskirts of Contagem, already in her 60s, has become a film actress, with an award-winning career in Brazil and internationally. This documentary recalls the image of a unique woman who marked Brazilian cinema in the 2010s.
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