Quick facts
- Released
- January 21, 2010
- Runtime
- 20 min
- Rating
- PG
- IMDb
- tt1517689
- Country
- Brazil, United States
- Language
- English, Portuguese
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Frequently asked questions
- What is Ebony Goddess: Queen of Ilê Aiyê about?
- Ebony Goddess: Queen of Ilê Aiyê follows three women competing to be the carnival queen of Ilê Aiyê, a prominent and controversial Afro-Brazilian group with an all-black membership. The selection is based on Afro-centric notions of beauty, in counterpoint to prevailing standards of beauty in Brazil, a country famous for slim supermodels and plastic surgery. Contestants for the title of Ebony Goddess dress in flowing African-style garments, gracefully performing traditional Afro-Brazilian dances to songs praising the beauty of black women.
- Who directed Ebony Goddess: Queen of Ilê Aiyê?
- Ebony Goddess: Queen of Ilê Aiyê was directed by Carolina Moraes-Liu.
- When was Ebony Goddess: Queen of Ilê Aiyê released?
- Ebony Goddess: Queen of Ilê Aiyê is a 2010 documentary film.
- Where can I watch Ebony Goddess: Queen of Ilê Aiyê?
- You can watch Ebony Goddess: Queen of Ilê Aiyê with full details, cast, and streaming options on 3eyedraven.