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City Of God (2002)

Explosive, highly acclaimed look at the denizens of a Rio de Janeiro housing project, tracing their lives from the building’s opening in the 1960s, when youthful gangs committed small robberies in and around the building, through the 1980s, in which two ruthless gangs vied for control of the city’s criminal activities. The events are recounted by a photographer who escaped the violent fate of his peers. With Alexandre Rodrigues, Leandro Firmino, Douglas Silva. 129 min. In Portuguese with English subtitles. C/Rtg: R

City Of Men (2007)

Adapted from the Brazilian TV series created by the producers of the film "City of God," this engrossing drama relates the story of Acerola and Laranjinha (Douglas Silva, Darlan Cunha, reprising their roles from the series), young friends living in a Rio de Janeiro slum. Laranjinha’s desire to meet his missing father for the first time plunges the two into a gang war that places them on opposite sides. Jonathan Haagensen, Camila Monteiro co-star. 106 min. In Portuguese with English subtitles. C/Rtg: R

Widescreen; Soundtrack: Portuguese DTS HD 5.1 Master Audio; Subtitles: English.