# Aly Muritiba Says It Was ‘Revolutionary’ to Centre Black Joy in Brazilian Musical ‘Funk’ Led by Rising Star Duda Santos

Director Aly Muritiba says it was 'revolutionary' to centre Black joy in 'Funk,' a musical about Brazilian funk rhythm set in the Rio favelas.

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Publisher | Variety |
| Published | 2026-11-13T13:42:31.000Z |
| Section | Culture |
| Language | en |
| Publisher's article | https://variety.com/2026/film/global/aly-muritiba-revolutionary-black-joy-brazilian-musical-funk-1236946876/ |
| Publishers covering this event | 1 |

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