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 byMatt Mochary, Jeff Zimbalist

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Status
Released
Runtime
1h 22m
Language
EN
Released
April 24, 2005
Studios
All Rise FilmsSidetrack FilmsStealth Creations

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5 credited
Starring

Andre Luis Azevedo

Himself

José Júnior

Himself

Michele Moraes

Herself

Anderson Sa

Himself

Zuenir Ventura

Zuenir Ventura

Himself

Creative team
Directed by
Matt Mochary
Jeff Zimbalist
Jeff Zimbalist
Written by
Jeff Zimbalist
Jeff Zimbalist
Produced by
Jeff Zimbalist
Jeff Zimbalist

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