Favela Rising

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

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

Countries Brazil , USA

Production Countries Brazil , USA

Language English

Spoken Language Portuguese

Gnere Documentary

Production Companies All Rise Films , Sidetrack Films , Stealth Creations , VOY Pictures

Release Date 24 April 2005

82 mins

Cast

Andre Luis Azevedo Himself

José Júnior Himself

Michele Moraes Herself

Anderson Sa Himself

Zuenir Ventura Himself

Crew

Directors

Matt Mochary

Jeff Zimbalist

Writer

Jeff Zimbalist

Producer

Jeff Zimbalist

Cinematography

Jeff Zimbalist

Editor

Jeff Zimbalist