Othelo The Great

Overview

A beautifully told story using archival footage to explore the life of Grande Otelo, a groundbreaking Black Brazilian actor. Overcoming poverty and racism, he built a stellar career, facing controversy yet using it to challenge prejudice.

Cast

Grande Otelo

Self (archive footage)

Klaus Kinski

Self (archive footage)

Abdias Nascimento

Self (archive footage)

Orson Welles

Self (archive footage)

Oscarito

Self (archive footage)

Ankito

Self (archive footage)

Zezé Motta

Self (voice)