One of the oldest Capoeira video archives. Video on our YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u5Cj4RTdjM8&feature=youtu.be
DATE: 1939
LOCATION: São Paulo / SP / BR
PRODUCTION COMPANY: Companhia Americana de Filmes S.A.
CHROMIA: BP
DURATION: 5min28sec
OTHER TITLES: OPENING OF THE SÃO PAULO SPECIAL POLICE HEADQUARTERS
GENRE: Documentary
Inauguration ceremony of the São Paulo Special Police barracks, on account of its fourth anniversary. Arrival of authorities to monitor the ceremony, including Gal. Francisco José da Silva Júnior, Commanding General of the 2nd Military Region, and Adhemar de Barros, Federal Intervenor in São Paulo. Demonstrations by members of the São Paulo Special Police, combat formations and on motorcycles. Sports program with gymnastics, poker, capoeira, boxing and wrestling performances. Formation of a human pyramid with Brazilian streamers and flags with the faces of Adhemar de Barros and Getúlio Vargas, president of Brazil.
Source: http://bcc.cinemateca.org.br/filmes/888978
Thanks to Elton Silva and Master KBLera for sharing the link to the source of this relic.