Othelo The Great

Nan
1h 23m
2024

Overview

A beautifully told story using archival footage to explore the life of Grande Otelo, a groundbreaking Black Brazilian actor. Overcoming poverty and racism, he built a stellar career, facing controversy yet using it to challenge prejudice.

Country : Brazil
Languages : Português
Released Date: 2024-09-05

Top Billed Cast

Grande Otelo

Self (archive footage)

Klaus Kinski

Self (archive footage)

Abdias Nascimento

Self (archive footage)

Orson Welles

Self (archive footage)

Oscarito

Self (archive footage)

Ankito

Self (archive footage)

Zezé Motta

Self (voice)

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