Afro Argentines
This documentary talks about the denial of being of Indian or African descent in Argentina. It also talks about the immigration history of Africans to Argentina (who were slaves upon arrival). In addition, it talks about the denial of Afro-Latino people in the country and their treatment as foreigners (usually those from Brazil) even though they were born in the same country. It also talks about the countries history, tango & music.
This video is in Spanish with subtitles only in that language. It lasts 1:15:46.
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