Favela Rising
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Favela Rising is a 2005 documentary film by American directors Jeff Zimbalist and Matt Mochary.
The film has won several awards for its daring look at life in Brazil's slums. The film focuses on the work of Anderson Sá, a former drug trafficker who establishes the grassroot Afro Reggae. This group aims at using music and education to better the lives of youth and prevent further growth of gangs.
