Ruth de Souza: mulher negra e atriz

Abstract

Reflect on the cultural and historical process of black women in theater through the artistic work of actress Ruth de Souza, from the look of my photographer, female and black. Establish facts and reflect on his career are some of the goals that permeate this search on Ruth de Souza. The research was based productions actress, published in magazines and books of authors who have borrowed speech Ruth de Souza, to present and produce reflections on their artistic journey. The dissertation is divided into three chapters: the first chapter make a presentation of the history of Ruth de Souza, discussing the African descendant, its trajectory the \"Black Atlantic\" to his stay in Brazil. In the second chapter, there is a survey on women in theater, television and film and the factors that the missing black women left the stage. The issues surrounding the prevention of insertion of black women, through social and cultural aspects, in the arts, from the route of Ruth and confrontations experienced by actress are addressed. The third chapter provides a case study of the film Daughters of the Wind by Joel Zito Araujo, starring Ruth de Souza, focusing on the work developed through the script, theme presented, acting work, characters, achievements and setbacks.