Afro-Atlantic Histories: Spotlight on Brazil


The MFAH presents a film series inspired by the exhibition Afro-Atlantic Histories, on view October 24, 2021–January 17, 2022. This series of Brazilian films opens on November 19 and continues with screenings through January 9.


The MFAH film department is supported by Tenaris; the Vaughn Foundation; Nina and Michael Zilkha; The Consulate General of the Republic of Korea; Consulate General of Italy in Houston; Franci Neely; Italian Cultural Institute in Los Angeles; Carrin Patman and Jim Derrick; Consulate General of Brazil in Houston; Lois Chiles Foundation; ILEX Foundation; and L’Alliance Française de Houston.

Presented in conjunction with the exhibition “Afro-Atlantic Histories,” this film series has been generously underwritten by the Consulate General of Brazil.