News From a Personal War

Nan
0h 57m
1999
7.8 /10 (20)

Overview

A documentary about urban violence in Brazil, especially in Rio de Janeiro. Policemen, drug dealers, and shantytown dwellers get trapped in a daily war that knows no winners.

Country : Brazil
Languages : Português
Released Date: 1999-04-14

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Nilton Cerqueira

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Carlos Luis Gregório

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Paulo Lins

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Hélio Luz

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Rodrigo Pimentel

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Itamar Silva

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