CinemaOSMovie · 2005 · 1h 22m · NR

Favela Rising

Their music fueled a movement. His message fought a war.

59%(9)IMDbDocumentary

A man emerges from the slums of Rio to lead the nonviolent cultural movement known as Afro-reggae.

Directed byJeff Zimbalist, Matt Mochary

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Status: Released
Runtime: 1h 22m
Language: EN
Released: April 24, 2005

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Sidetrack FilmsStealth Creations

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Andre Luis Azevedo

Himself

José Júnior

Himself

Michele Moraes

Herself

Anderson Sa

Himself

Zuenir Ventura

Himself

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Directed by: Jeff Zimbalist
Matt Mochary
Written by: Jeff Zimbalist
Produced by: Jeff Zimbalist

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