Rita de C'cia Oenning da Silva

Director:  THE RHYTHM OF LIBERATION

"At school, the teacher said that the German boy had his culture; the European girl had hers... and I thought I had no culture at all." 
 
Maracatu Liberta tells the story of black families who find identity, strength, and culture in the rhythm and procession of Maracatu. Although far from its roots in Pernambuco, Maracatu offers hope and belonging and a path out of racism for both children and adults.