RADIO FAVELA  
  Beyond the Ghetto  
     

Music driven story of young heroes rising from an urban ghetto to popular recognition.

From their impoverished surroundings, four boys from the slums in Brazil dream of setting up a radio station that will express their reality and music.

In a short time, the radio gains a huge following and becomes notorious for its upfront attitude and spontaneous language. Soon the station reaches far beyond the extent of its air waves, bringing our heroes into a close clash with the authorities.

Angry, fast, and young, with excellent hip hop soundtrack, it has a finger on the pulse!

Year of Production 2002
Director: Helvecio Ratton
D uration: 92'

AWARDS

4th LAS PALMAS DE GRAN CANARIA INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL
Lady Harimaguada de Plata - Distribution award in Spain
Best Film Audience Award

5th PARIS BRAZILIAN FILM FESTIVAL France
Audience Award

20th MIAMI FILM FESTIVAL USA
Special Jury Citation

30th GRAMADO FESTIVAL
Best Actor for Alexandre Moreno
and Special Jury Citation



Reviews:
“Radio Favla brings a warm feeling of hope!!! The radio symbolize the freedom of speech. And the greatness of the humanity”

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