Favela Rising
“Their music fueled a movement. His message fought a war.”
2005•NR•1h 22m•5.9•Released
Documentary
A man emerges from the slums of Rio to lead the nonviolent cultural movement known as Afro-reggae.
Director
Matt Mochary
Writer
Jeff Zimbalist
Languages
Portuguese
Studio
Sidetrack Films
Cast
Andre Luis Azevedo
Himself
José Júnior
Himself
Michele Moraes
Herself
Anderson Sa
Himself
Zuenir Ventura
Himself
Production
Company
Sidetrack Films
Company
All Rise Films
Company
Stealth Creations
Company
VOY Pictures
Producer
Jeff Zimbalist
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