in this inspiring documentary which shows triumph of the human spirit over ever-enduring adversity demonstrates the success of the afro-reggae movement in creating awareness within the community of possibilities away from this violence.

directed by matt mochary and jeff zimbalist and written in portuguese, more information on this phenomenal documentary, winner of 36 international film festival awards can be found on the official website here.

the pacification of rio de janeiro's favelas has become a big talking point in the city, and throughout brazil, and it is this topic that formed the inspiration for the 2013 documentary moro dos prazeres (hill of pleasures).