Cadu Barcellos: Legends never die, they live forever (2026)
Cadu Barcellos - Cria não morre, vira lenda
Director: Wagner Novais
Cast: Babalorisá Adailton Moreira, Carlos Diegues, Jailson de Souza, Neilde Barcellos, Nil Lima
This documentary shines a spotlight on Cadu Barcellos, a Black filmmaker from Rio’s Maré favela complex, honoring his life and work in defiance of erasure. Rather than dwelling on tragedy, it celebrates his radiance, ancestral roots, and lasting legacy.