SummaryFavela Rising documents a man and a movement, a city divided and a favela (Brazilian squatter settlement) united. Haunted by the murders of his family and many of his friends, Anderson Sá is a former drug-trafficker who turns social revolutionary in Rio de Janeiro’s most feared slum. Through hip-hop music, the rhythms of the street, and Afro-Braz... Read More
Directed By:Matt Mochary, Jeff Zimbalist
Written By:Jeff Zimbalist
Favela Rising
Metascore
Generally Favorable
65
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Mixed or Average
4.6
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Metascore
Generally Favorable
65
71% Positive
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29% Mixed
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Memorable and significant.
75
An inspirational portrait of an unwanted kid who brought culture to a world that had known only violence.
75
The larger message remains clear: Unified communities have more power than they realize, and the most vicious enemy of progress is learned helplessness.
70
Elevated by fantastic performance footage of Sa and his young protégés singing, dancing and rhythmically banging on cans, plastic bottles or anything else that can be fashioned into a drum -- and a cultural revolution.
70
A daring and emotional documentary.
50
For all its drive and passion, Favela Rising is an uneven, spasmodic film.
50
All in all, the movement turned out to be a godsend for Rio natives, but the film is merely a pep rally.
User score
Mixed or Average
4.6
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Mar 23, 2011
9
Truly uplifting stuff, the lead figure Anderson Sa is a collosal character whose rhythm and soul puts mainstream culture to shame. You can criticize the film all day if you like but it portrays a moment in the lives of Favela culture that is true. I learnt about how vulnerable the strong are and that we should never take anything for granted. 90/100
Production Company:
- Sidetrack Films
- All Rise Films
- Stealth Creations
- VOY Pictures
Release Date:Jun 2, 2006
Duration:1 h 20 m
Rating:TV-14
Tagline:Their music fueled a movement. His message fought a war.
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Awards
Big Sky Documentary Film Festival
• 2 Wins & 2 Nominations
Tribeca Film Festival
• 1 Win & 2 Nominations
Anchorage International Film Festival
• 1 Win & 1 Nomination
