Quilombo

When you think successful slave rebellion you probably think Nat Turner or Haiti. You should be thinking Palmares and Quilombo. Brazil received more African slaves than any other place in the New World. These slaves rebelled in many places, especially during a war between the Ducth and the Portuguese, and established a viable republic in the jungles of Brazil. Leaders like Ganga Zumba and Zumbi fought to protect runaway slaves, Amerindians, and poor whites from the deprivations of the entrenched wealthy classes in Brazil. This film is a must see if you want a better understanding of slaves in the New World and their ability to overcome horrific circumstances. Quilombo is a film that tells this story and will likely be most of our first exposure to the Brazilian struggle for freedom. Check This Film Out!!!