Capoeira History
Capoeira is an Afro-Brazilian martial art that originated in Brazil among enslaved Africans and native indigenous peoples sometime after the 16th century. During this period, many significant events occurred in the struggle for freedom. Here are some valuable resources to help your exploration into this martial art.
Capoeira Folklore history and Culture
Story of Mestre Bimba
Documentary that tells through the testimonies of his former students and images the story of Manoel dos Reis Machado, or Mestre Bimba
Story of Mestre Pastinha
The life of "Master Pastinha, The King of Capoeira" is a documentary directed by Carolina Canguçu featuring the legendary capoeirist Master Pastinha who gave new life to Brazilian Capoeira Angola in the 1980's
Mestre Bimba Sequecia
Mestre Nenel, the son of Mestre Bimba and the guardian of Capoeira Regional, demonstrate his father's methodology for teaching Capoeira.
Mestre Cobra Mansa
Body Games Capoeira and Ancestry
Jogo de Corpo/Body Games follows capoeira master Cobra Mansa and his friends on travels through Angola and Brazil in search of the historical roots of their art. The journey explores deeper connections between slavery, identity and society.
Mestre Negoativo
Quilombo (Carlos Diegues, 1984) (rated R)
The Story of the famous Quilombo dos Palmares
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