Favela Government(2025)
How a street gang became a government
Favela Government Synopsis
Brazil's "Red Command" drug cartel is considered a plague by the government. But for the people of the favelas they control, Red Command *is* the government. They’re the de facto leadership of the area. The gang has taken over the role of the authorities in their shanty towns, where the state has long abandoned them. Away Days got special access to the Rio favelas, hanging out out with young foot-soldiers, speaking to commanders, and seeing how civilians live between the gangs and the equally violent police militias.
Favela Government (2025) is a documentary film directed by Jake Hanrahan, released on May 20, 2025 with a runtime of 30m. It stars Jake Hanrahan, Louis Hollis, Thiago Dezan and Jonny Pickup. Viewers rate it 8.0 out of 10 across 1 ratings.
- Director:
- Jake Hanrahan
- Producers:
- Thiago Dezan
- Cinematographer:
- Louis Hollis
- Production:
- H11 Studio
- Status:
- Released
Favela Government Cast & Crew
Main cast
Jake Hanrahan
as Reporter / Producer
Louis Hollis
as Director of Photography
Thiago Dezan
as Field Producer
Jonny Pickup
as Executive Producer
Sam Black
as Music
Key crew
Directed by Jake Hanrahan, produced by Thiago Dezan.
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Favela Government Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 8.0/10 from 1 ratings.
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Favela Government – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in Favela Government?
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The main cast of Favela Government (2025) includes Jake Hanrahan, Louis Hollis, Thiago Dezan, Jonny Pickup and Sam Black. The film was directed by Jake Hanrahan. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Favela Government released?
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Favela Government was released on May 20, 2025 and runs for 30m.
Is Favela Government worth watching?
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Favela Government (2025) holds an average rating of 8.0 out of 10 from 1 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy documentary films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.