Our Mother was an Actress
Remembering Maria José Novais Oliveira
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.
Genres: Documentary
Cast: Maria José Novais Oliveira, Bárbara Colen, Grace Passô, Gláucia Vandeveld, Gilda Nomacce
Status: Released
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