Quilombo Country
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Leonard Abrams
Chuck D
Carlton Ridenhour
Leonard Abrams
Leonard Abrams
Leonard Abrams
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A portrait of rural communities in Brazil that were either founded by runaway slaves or begun from abandoned plantations. This type of community is known as a quilombo, from an Angolan word that means "encampment." As many as 2,000 quilombos exist today. Contrary to Brazil's national mythology, Brazil was a brutal and deadly place for slaves. But they didn't submit willingly. Thousands escaped, while others led political and militant movements that forced white farmers to leave. Largely unknown to the outside world, today these communities struggle to preserve a rich heritage born of resistance to oppression.
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Leonard Abrams
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Released in United States Fall September 19, 2008
Released in United States Fall September 19, 2008
