Favela Rising (2005)
Genre: Documentary
Duration: 80 minuten
Country:
Brazil / United States
Directed by: Matt Mochary and Jeff Zimbalist
Stars: José Júnior and Anderson Sa
IMDb score:
7,1 (677)
Releasedate: 24 April 2005
Favela Rising plot
"Their music fueled a movement. His message fought a war."
Anderson Sa is an ex-drug dealer from a Rio de Janeiro favela whose family and friends have been murdered. He wants to bring back unity in the favela through positive influences. Through music and dance, Sa tries to mobilize the people and especially the youth and let them fight against the violent youth gangs and corrupt police.
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