Review of Favela Rising (2005) by Cliff F — 01 Mar 2008

Really nice flick, uplifting without being overly preachy.

This review of Favela Rising (2005) was written by Cliff F on 01 Mar 2008.

Favela Rising has generally received positive reviews.

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By Jaco O (1) on 10 Jul 2007

This is a very inspirational story, set in the slums of Rio, Brazil. A must see documentory…

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By Vicki N (13) on 31 Dec 2007

Powerful documentary about the change that can come about when people stand up to the drugs and violence that control their community, and…

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By Piotr J (44) on 21 Dec 2008

The most inspiring and uplifting documentary of all time. If it had been in English it would of won the Oscar. It was shortlisted by the Academy…

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By J. D (497) on 05 Mar 2007

Inspiring and full of hope with great music! Interesting film about how a violent town can be saved by music and the sympathy of their people…

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By Twahi S (15) on 18 Jul 2008

A powerful story about leadership, courage and amazing strength…

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By Hamid H (23) on 30 Aug 2007

It's different from the other documentary movies regarding favelas…

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By Nicole S (464) on 07 Jun 2007

This is my favorite documentary of all time. It is well told, well edited, and very inspirational…

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By Sean P. Means (2,056) for Salt Lake Tribune (1,927) on 07 Aug 2006

[The directors] junk up the telling of Sa's story with overworked editing, unnecessary graphic clutter and a confounding habit of using dubbed-over…

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By Bill White (195) for Seattle Post-Intelligencer (2,422) on 12 Jul 2006

An inspirational portrait of an unwanted kid who brought culture to a world that had known only violence…

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