Favela on Blast
2008•1h 20m•5.8•Released
DocumentaryMusic
For 20 years, a subculture has emerged in Brazil under society's radar. It is the culture surrounding 'funk carioca', a musical rhythm which mixes the American electronic funk of the 1980s with the most diverse influences of Brazilian music. 'Baile funk' is one of the most interesting musical movements in the world, but it comes from what is at times one of the most violent and poorest places in the world: the slums of Rio de Janeiro (favelas). This music is the personalization of the raw element. Bombastic rhythms coming from the American Miami Bass and samples are fused with powerful rap vocals using Brazilian slang. This documentary tells stories of sex, love, poverty, and pride among Rio's marginalized people. They have their own language, style, and heroes. It's a film that's fast, heavy, and violent like the city itself.
Director
Leandro HBL
Writer
Leandro HBL, Diplo, Ricardo Mehedff
Languages
English, Portuguese
Studio
Mad Decent
Cast
Mr. Catra
Self
DJ Jorginho
Self
DJ Marlboro
Self
Carlos Machado
Self
McDuda
Self
McGalo
Self
Sany Pitbull
Self
Valesca Popozuda
Self
Diplo
Self
Production
Company
Mad Decent
Company
Bananeira Filmes
Company
Mosquito Project
Producer
Diplo
Producer
Leandro HBL
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