Memórias do CPC baiano: cultura e resistência na Bahia dos anos 60

Abstract

This research investigates the trajectory of the Popular Culture Center (CPC) of Bahia, active from 1962 to 1964, focusing on its cultural activities and social impact. The study primarily uses oral testimonies from its members, due to the destruction of documents during the military coup of 1964, which abruptly ended the movement and resulted in the loss of records, including those that were discarded for fear of reprisals. Emerging during a period of cultural and political effervescence in Salvador, the Bahian CPC brought together artists, intellectuals, and students committed to a political pedagogy oriented towards popular culture. The research covers initiatives in theater, music, cinema, visual arts, and popular education, highlighting impactful theatrical productions and the application of Paulo Freire's literacy method. The study aims to recover and understand the historical and cultural significance of the CPC in Bahia, contributing to filling gaps in the historiography of the movement.