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2005·NR

Favela Rising

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

Documentary1h 22m

🍅68%

🍅

68%

Tomatometer

🍿

88%

Popcornmeter

5.9

TMDB

Storyline

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

Trailers

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Details

DirectorsMatt Mochary, Jeff Zimbalist

ReleasedApr 24, 2005

StatusReleased

Original languageEnglish

Budget

Not disclosed

Revenue

Not disclosed

Parental guideNRUS

Studios

Sidetrack Films

All Rise FilmsStealth CreationsVOY Pictures

Cast

Andre Luis Azevedo

Himself

José Júnior

Himself

Michele Moraes

Herself

Anderson Sa

Himself

Zuenir Ventura

Zuenir Ventura

Himself

Where to watch(NG)

Rent / Buy

Amazon Video

Apple TV Store

Reviews

8 reviews · 7 critics

4 fresh · 3 rotten

Critics consensus

“Frustratingly flawed yet ultimately uplifting, Favela Rising offers an engrossing -- and sobering -- glimpse of a culture that's far more complex than many viewers might realize.”

68% TomatometerRotten Tomatoes

S

Steven Winn

RTSan Francisco ChronicleAug 13, 2006

... an uneven, spasmodic film.

K

Kenneth Turan

RTLos Angeles TimesAug 3, 2006

A remarkable story of transformation and challenge on several levels, some completely unexpected.

T

Ted Fry

RTSeattle TimesJul 14, 2006

Favela Rising can't seem to find its center.

R

Ryan Cracknell

RTMovie ViewsMar 22, 2007

Like City of God and Bus 174 before it, Favela Rising is about as raw as it comes. This is not an apologetic film, but rather one that looks for the bright side in a bleak situation.

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Information

Title

Favela Rising

Released

Apr 24, 2005

Rated

NR

Region of Origin

Brazil, United States of America

Original Audio

English

Runtime

1h 22m

Status

Released

Studios

Sidetrack Films, All Rise Films

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