Favela Rising is an explosive and inspirational documentary about Rio de Janeiro's most violent Favela (shantytown) and the revolutionary vision of a man who against the odds rises to enhance his community.
Haunted by the murders of his family and friends, Anderson Są is a former drug-trafficker who turns revolutionary in Rio de Janeiro's most feared slum. Through hip hop music, the rhythms of the street, and Afro-Brazilian dance he rallies his community to war against the violent oppression enforced by teenage drug armies and sustained by corrupt police.
Shot over a two-year period, Favela Rising is an extraordinarily powerful and life affirming film that celebrates the strength of the human spirit in the face of human-rights violations, social injustice, and unexpected adversity.
Haunted by the murders of his family and friends, Anderson Są is a former drug-trafficker who turns revolutionary in Rio de Janeiro's most feared slum. Through hip hop music, the rhythms of the street, and Afro-Brazilian dance he rallies his community to war against the violent oppression enforced by teenage drug armies and sustained by corrupt police.
Shot over a two-year period, Favela Rising is an extraordinarily powerful and life affirming film that celebrates the strength of the human spirit in the face of human-rights violations, social injustice, and unexpected adversity.
"Unforgettable...stunning"
Hotdog
"Uncompromising...inspiring"
Uncut
"A welcome companion to City of God"
Total Film
"A truly inspirational story"
Empire
"Rio's top hip hop band and a dynamic social movement...remarkable"
The Independent
Details:
79 mins
RUNNING TIME
12
CERTIFICATE
Region 2
REGION
16:9 LB
ASPECT RATIO
Portugese with English subtitles
LANGUAGE
Directed by: Jeff Zimalist & Matt Mochary
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