when the story comes back to the present, the two friends' lives again intertwine when miguel, now a senator tries to enlist jorge (now a favela crimelord)'s help with a campaign to combat gang violence in favela of santa marta - more information is available on this webpage dedicated to the film.

directed by alexander pickl, show de bola (streets of rio) (2007) examines the life of tiago (thiago martins) who in attempt to escape the violence and drudgery of life in the rio de janeiro favela where he lives, puts all his energies and focus into his goal of becoming a professional footballer.

demonstrating great talent and potential to achieve this target he nevertheless is challenged with numerous obstacles as he becomes caught up in his community's troubles. his father has been murdered, his mother is ill, and his brother struggles to maintain the family home.