Carmen Miranda: Bananas Is My Business

• Director: Helena Solberg
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• Genre: Film, TV & Radio
• Movie Type: Race & Ethnicity, Biography
• Themes: Rags To Riches, Fish Out of Water, Culture Clash
• Release Year: 1995
• Country: BR/US
• Run Time: 90 minutes
• MPAA Rating: R

Plot

The complex life of the woman who came to personify Latin America in the minds of millions of North American moviegoers during the '30s, '40s, and '50s is the focus of this documentary. But while the spunky Miranda with her distinctive fruity hats was very popular in the North, she was not so beloved in South America where many were offended by the cartoon-like, stereotypical image she embodied. The documentary explores these different perceptions as well as chronicling her ascent to fame and aspects from her troubled personal life, via film clips, and interviews with many of the entertainer's friends. Also included are interviews with Brazilian commentators and the occasional dramatization. ~ Sandra Brennan, All Movie Guide

Cast

Cynthia Adler - Luella Hopper; Alice Faye - Herself; Rita Moreno - Herself; Cesar Romero - Himself; Erick Barreto

Credit

Helena Solberg - Director, David Meyer - Editor, Amanda Zinoman - Editor, Tomasz Magierski - Cinematographer, David Meyer - Producer, Helena Solberg - Producer