Môa, Mother Africa Roots
Môa, Raiz Afro Mãe · Gustavo McNair
Môa, Mother Africa Roots is a documentary movie released in 2023, directed by Gustavo McNair, starring Môa do Katendê, Geraldo Badá and Mestre Valdec. It runs 1h 41min. In Brazil, it is available to stream on Doc Canal Brasil Amazon Channel.
Official synopsis
To reconnect with our cultural origins is to re-discover our identity
The documentary that began together with Mestre Môa do Katendê before his political murder, tells the life story of this capoeirista and founder of Afoxé Badauê, intertwined with the rise of black cultural manifestations in Bahia, based on a last interview left by him.
Where to watch Môa, Mother Africa Roots
Availability in Brazil · updated 01/10/2026
Cast of Môa, Mother Africa Roots
12 actorsSee full cast (12)
- Director
- Gustavo McNair
- Cinematography
- Lucas Raion, Edvaldo Raw, Cris Conceição
- Editing
- Danilo Trombela, Gustavo McNair
- Screenplay
- Gustavo McNair
Frequently asked questions about Môa, Mother Africa Roots
Where to watch Môa, Mother Africa Roots?
In Brazil, Môa, Mother Africa Roots is available on Doc Canal Brasil Amazon Channel and Google Play Movies.
Is Môa, Mother Africa Roots on any streaming service?
Yes. It is available to stream on Doc Canal Brasil Amazon Channel.
Is Môa, Mother Africa Roots on Netflix?
No. As of the last check, on 01/10/2026, Môa, Mother Africa Roots was not on Netflix in Brazil. It is available on Doc Canal Brasil Amazon Channel.
How long is Môa, Mother Africa Roots?
Môa, Mother Africa Roots runs 1h 41min (101 minutes).
What year did Môa, Mother Africa Roots come out?
Môa, Mother Africa Roots came out in 2023.
Môa, Mother Africa Roots details
- Status
- Released
- Original title
- Môa, Raiz Afro Mãe
- Original language
- Portuguese
- Countries
- Brazil
- Production companies
- Kana Filmes
Themes
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