Rotten
... an uneven, spasmodic film.
Steven Winn, San Francisco Chronicle
Favela Rising
Their music fueled a movement. His message fought a war.
2005 · 1h 22m · N/A
Documentary
Directed by
Matt Mochary
,
Jeff Zimbalist
Overview
A man emerges from the slums of Rio to lead the nonviolent cultural movement known as Afro-reggae.
Director and cast
Critics on Rotten Tomatoes
Top critics, in their words
60%
Tomatometer
Fresh
A remarkable story of transformation and challenge on several levels, some completely unexpected.
Kenneth Turan, Los Angeles Times
Fresh
Elevated by fantastic performance footage of Sa and his young proteges singing, dancing and rhythmically banging on cans, plastic bottles or anything else that can be fashioned into a drum -- and a cultural revolution.
Ernest Hardy, L.A. Weekly
Rotten
Favela Rising can't seem to find its center.
Ted Fry, Seattle Times
Fresh
A movie that is compelling and moving. It's also an artfully filmed and edited study of a real 'rhythm nation.'
Roger Moore, Orlando Sentinel
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