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.
Oscarito, stage name of Oscar Lorenzo Jacinto de la Inmaculada Concepción Teresa Díaz (Málaga, August 16, 1906 – Rio de Janeiro, August 4, 1970), was a Spanish actor, naturalized Brazilian. He is considered one of the most popular comics in Brazil, becoming famous for the duo he played with Grande Otelo, in comedies directed by Carlos Manga and Watson Macedo.
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