

Documentary about terreiro women in Fortaleza who occupy the highest positions in the hierarchy, subverting the patriarchal tradition of religious communities.
Mãe Telma
Self
LeadMãe Cristina
Self
Mãe Elisa
Self
Adna Oliveira
Mãe de Santo
Yasmin Shirran
Pombagira
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