This is a documentary about the history of wet nursing among Brazilian families. The film is a reflection on how it had developed over the years in different contexts throughout the twentieth century, from black slaves nursing white children to mothers hiring a nanny. The film uses subjective narration, autobiographical elements, photographs, domestic footage, and newspaper ads to reflect on how genuine affective relationships are nevertheless influenced by a long-range history of racial oppression in Brazil. This film was donated by Duke University Visiting Instructor Aaron Lorenz.
Type: DocumentaryLength: 20 minutes
Year: 2010
Audio Language: Portuguese
Subtitles: English
Themes: Brazil, Country/Region, History, Social Issues, Social Life and Customs, Subject
Director(s): Consuelo Lins
