Brazilian trans artist, dancer and model Black Pearl finds freedom from Brazil’s gender norms

São Paulo-born artist, dancer and model Black Pearl de Almeida Lima reflects on claiming her trans identity and femininity against Brazil's rigid gender norms.

A cinematic portrait of a trans artist whose movement and presence are an act of freedom.

Realizing her aspirations against a backdrop of rigidity, São Paulo-born multidisciplinary artist, dancer, movement director and model Black Pearl de Almeida Lima evolved through creative expression in a landscape limite

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