Cafundó tells the story of João de Camargo, a former slave who becomes a spiritual leader in 19th century Brazil. Blending fact and fiction, the film follows João's journey from a muleherd to a revered healer and preacher, as he combining elements of Afro-American religion, Catholicism, and spiritism. Despite facing challenges and heartbreak, João remains devoted to assisting others and attaining his freedom. Set against the backdrop of Brazil's history and cultural syncretism, Cafundó offers a powerful and thought-provoking exploration of faith, identity, and the human spirit.

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Some movies that have similar genres and were produced around the same time as Cafundó include Streetball, Reparando, In the Shadow of the Palms, Tyson, Cruel Deception, Pozieres.