The story takes us to Vitoria, Espírito Santo a state in southeast Brazil, in one year period time beginning on December 31st, 1982. We are introduced to biologist Suzano (Johnny Massaro), his sister nurse Maura (Clara Choreaux), nephew Muriel (Alex Bonini), and his circle of friends. Suzano is back from France where his “rich … Continue reading
Brazilian photographer Rodrigo Oliveira lives in his childhood home in Barra de Guaratiba, a seaside suburb of Rio de Janeiro about 30 miles to the west of the city. The rural surroundings often serve as the backdrop of his compelling portraits of the Black queer community. Oliveira started his portrait work when he returned to … Continue reading
The Brazilian transgender activist Luana Muniz was considered such a fascinating character that her life has been the subject of no less that three documentaries. This latest one by Theodore Collatos, and Carolina Monnerat was completed just before Muniz died og a heart attack in 2017 aged 59. She was larger than life figure who … Continue reading
Here’s a special sneak preview of a rather stunning brand new movie MR. LEATHER that hasn’t even had its World Premiere yet From writer/director Daniel Nolasco, the documentary was filmed last year at the second edition of the Mr. Leather Brazil competition. Running for the title are Dom PC, Kake, Deh Leather, Maoriguy, and the … Continue reading
Alice aka Ryan Neves dances the night away as performer in a Club in Recife in Northern Brazil and in this video by former photojournalist Bárbara Wagner he does a routine using a local dance style known as Faz que vai (Set To Go) step. Set to an original composition by the Bomba do Hemetério … Continue reading