The dilemma of those who live in Rio's slums and struggle to overcome unbelievable poverty and gang violence seems even more painful since their favelas overlook one of the world's most beautiful beaches. This is the journey of one remarkable individual who emerged from the favelas to create the nonviolent flowering of Afro-Brazilian culture known as Afro-reggae.
Production Sidetrack Films; Stealth Creations; VOY Pictures;
Cast Names Andre Luis Azevedo; Leandro Firmino; Jonathan Haagensen; Jose Junior; Anderson Sa; Marcos Suzano; Zuenir Ventura; Michele Moraes;
Release Date 2005-04-24 (Tribeca Film Festival) 2005-08-10 (Rhode Island International Film Festival) 2005-10-20 (Austin Film Festival) 2005-10-25 (Milwaukee International Film Festival) 2006-03-31 (Wisconsin Film Festival) 2006-06-02 (limited)