Favela Rising
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Rio de Janeiro, the home of Carnivál, sun drenched beaches, and one of the most famous statues in the world is also the home of one of the most violent neighborhoods in the world. Jeff Zimbalist and Matt Mochary delve deeply into the war zone that is Vigario Geral in Favela Rising a powerful and moving documentary which displays both the lowest levels of humanity and the ability to rise from the depth to empowerment.
