Favela Rising 19 years old

Their music fueled a movement. His message fought a war.

Favela Rising

A man emerges from the slums of Rio to lead the nonviolent cultural movement known as Afro-reggae.

Credits

Favela Rising Cast

Name Character
Zuenir Ventura He was 73, now 93 years old as Himself
José Júnior He was 28, now 48 years old as Himself
Michele Moraes as Herself
Andre Luis Azevedo as Himself
Anderson Sa as Himself

Favela Rising Crew

Name Department
Jeff Zimbalist as Director. He was 26 (now 46) years old Directing
Favela Rising poster
Favela Rising (19 years)

Their music fueled a movement. His message fought a war.

  • Release day: Sunday, April 24, 2005
  • Runtime: 82 minutes