Episode of Series “Sweat of the sun, tears of the moon”.
Jack Pizzey is in Brazil the week before Carnaval, Rio’s fantastic explosion of glittering, sexy extravagance, a celebration where even the poor blacks of the fovellas (shanty towns) can be “Kings for a Day”. Preparations for Carnaval are top secret and intense as rival teams vie for the top prize as champions of Carnaval. Pizzey himself, bedecked in sequins and lurex, is able to take part in the all-night climax of this unique festival.
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ACMI Identifier
303812
Language
English
Subject categories
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Brazil
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Carnival
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Travel
Documentary → Documentary films - Australia
Hobbies, Recreation & Sport → Carnival
Music & Performing Arts → Carnival
Television → Television programs
Television → Television programs → Television programs - Australia
Television → Television series
Television → Television series → Television series - Australia
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Sound
Colour
Colour
Holdings
VHS; Access Print (Section 1)