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Plots of Freedom – The Cry of Samba for Democracy • SEASON 1 EPISODE 5

Let Go of Our Costumes: 1988–1989

Plots of Freedom – The Cry of Samba for DemocracySeason 1Episode 5Feb 29, 202443 min

In a time of artistic flourishing, samba schools produced some of their most impactful parades. Notably, Beija-Flor's 1989 performance, "Ratos e Urubus, Larguem Minha Fantasia," used recycled materials to critique social issues, and featured a censored depiction of a destitute Christ figure, highlighting tensions between artistic freedom and societal norms.

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