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Breaking Chains: Voices of Equity in Brazil

Implemented by the Brazilian government in 2012, the racial quota system in federal universities reserves spots for students of African or Indigenous descent in both public and private universities. As a result, there has been a 400% increase in Black students over the past decade. This is their story.

  • Dr. Tammy L. Holmes
    Director
  • Tony S Clomax
    Writer
  • Tammy L Holmes
    Writer
  • Dr. Clifford J Louime
    Producer
  • Tony S Clomax
    Producer
  • Dr. Tammy L Holmes
    Producer
  • Dr. Rafael de Lima Vicente
    Key Cast
  • Dr. Jose Vicente
    Key Cast
  • Dr. Luciana Morgado
    Key Cast
  • Dr. Rosana Heringer
    Key Cast
  • Dr. Patrick L. Dorvil
    Key Cast
  • Fabio Junior dos Santos
    Key Cast
  • Regina Aparecida Pereira
    Key Cast
  • Cinthia Delegado
    Key Cast
  • Project Title (Original Language):
    Quebrando Correntes: Vozes de Equidade no Brasil
  • Project Type:
    Documentary, Short
  • Runtime:
    16 minutes 20 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    September 20, 2024
  • Country of Origin:
    United States, United States
  • Country of Filming:
    Brazil
  • Language:
    English, Portuguese
  • Shooting Format:
    Digital
  • Aspect Ratio:
    1080p
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    No
  • Student Project:
    No
Director - Dr. Tammy L. Holmes