Favela Rising
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 NR,1hr 20min Genres: Released: April 24, 2005 Directors: Distributor: ThinkFilm Inc Starring: Synopsis: This documentary follows one man's efforts to better his own life and the community he calls home. Anderson Sa grew up in the ghettos of Rio de Janeiro (known locally as "favelas"), where drug dealing, gangs, corrupt police officials, and violence were a common part of daily life. However, Sa came to realize that the life he was living was a dead end, and gave up selling drugs and gang life to become a community activist. Sa also had musical talent, as did a handful of like-minded friends, and together ... Full Synopsis
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