Ebony Goddess: Queen of Ilê Aiyê (2010) is a Documentary film that follows ebony Goddess: Queen of Ilê Aiyê follows three women competing to be the carnival queen of Ilê Aiyê, a prominent and controversial Afro-Brazilian group with an all-black membership. The selection is based on Afro-centric notions of beauty, in counterpoint to prevailing standards of beauty in Brazil, a country famous for slim supermodels and plastic surgery. Contestants for the title of Ebony Goddess dress in flowing African-style garments, gracefully performing traditional Afro-Brazilian dances to songs praising the beauty of black women. Ebony Goddess: Queen of Ilê Aiyê is not currently listed with streaming providers in your selected region, but availability can change over time. It has a user rating of 10.0 out of 10 from 2 votes. Fans of documentary movies may also want to explore similar titles below.