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Othelo The Great

Othelo The Great

  • Overview
  • Cast
  • Crew

Status

Released

Release Date

Oct 13, 2023

Runtime

1h 22m

Genres

Documentary

Original Title

Othelo, O Grande

Production Companies

Franco Filmes, Baraúna Filmes, Canal Brasil, Globo Filmes, GloboNews, RioFilme

Director

Lucas H. Rossi

Description

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.