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Searching for Makunaima

20201h 24mMovieDocumentary

Searching for Makunaima is a cultural and historical account of the most Brazilian character there is in fiction. The film begins with Makunaima, one of the founding myths of the native people from the border between…

DirectorRodrigo Séllos
WriterJuliana Colares
ProducerLeticia Friedrich

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Cast · Directed by Rodrigo Séllos

PJPaulo José
Paulo José
Himself
TF
Tatiana Longo Figueiredo
Herself
GOGrande Otelo
Grande Otelo
Archive footage
JE
Jaider Esbell
Himself
LBLuiz Carlos Barreto
Luiz Carlos Barreto
Himself
JFJoana Fomm
Joana Fomm
Herself
HTHeloísa Teixeira
Heloísa Teixeira
Herself

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Searching for Makunaima — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Searching for Makunaima?

Searching for Makunaima isn't streaming anywhere in Canada yet.

Is Searching for Makunaima on Netflix?

No, Searching for Makunaima is not on Netflix in Canada as of September 2026.

Is Searching for Makunaima on Amazon Prime Video?

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Searching for Makunaima isn't streaming in Canada yet, so there's no way to watch it free at the moment.

What is the OTT release date for Searching for Makunaima?

Searching for Makunaima hasn't started streaming in Canada yet. Based on the typical 6–8 week theatrical-to-streaming window, we estimate it will arrive around January 7, 2021. This is a prediction, not a confirmed date.