Se O Rei Zulu Já Não Pode Andar Nu

Video documentary on prejudice against black people in Brazil, featuring statements and interviews about racist episodes, and a poll on the importance of Benedita da Silva’s presence in the Constituent Assembly. Footage of the South African bishop Desmond Tutu’s visit to Rio de Janeiro, at a time when Apartheid was still in effect in his country and Nelson Mandela was in prison.

Directed by Rita Moreira, Maria Lúcia da Silva, Se O Rei Zulu Já Não Pode Andar Nu leans on a strong ensemble — Benedita da Silva — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.

The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about documentary titles of 1987.